Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code

Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women's dress code Authorities cracked down on a protest in western Afghanistan against the arrest and detention of more than a dozen women over dress code violations. Eyewitnesses say police opened fire, leaving at least three peo

Al Jazeera

9 Jun 2026 3 days ago 1 min read

Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code

Al Jazeera — 9 June 2026

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Authorities suppressed a protest in western Afghanistan over the detention of women for dress code violations.

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