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Taliban Authorities Arrest Afghan Women as Refugee Returns Hit Records
The UN warned Thursday that Taliban authorities are arresting, detaining and threatening Afghan women amid record refugee returns.
What happened
The UN said Afghan women and girls face arrest, detention and threats of arrest by Taliban authorities. The warning comes as record numbers of refugees return to Afghanistan, where returnees are struggling to rebuild their lives. The source does not provide a specific arrest figure or detail the affected locations.
Why it matters
Women face heightened restrictions while returning refugees confront difficult conditions rebuilding their lives in Afghanistan. The UN’s warning links both pressures in the country.
Source: UN News