ABC News – Australia ·australia ·3 hours ago

Two dead after Taliban opens fire on dress code violation protest

Two people died when Taliban forces opened fire on a protest in Herat, Afghanistan, on June 12, 2026. The demonstration was sparked by the arrest of dozens of women for alleged dress code violations, drawing around 150 attendees. UN experts condemned the crackdown, highlighting concerns over arbitrary detention and the suppression of women’s rights.

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