UN Expresses Concern Over Arrests of Women and Girls in Afghanistan by De Facto Authorities

The UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is deeply concerned about the arrest and detention of women and girls by the country's de facto authorities. Between July and September 2026, at least 52 women and one girl were arrested in Herat and Kabul, often for dress code violations or appearing in public without a male guardian. UNAMA stated these actions violate women's rights and called for an end to discriminatory practices.

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