Afghanistan: Two dead after women take part in Herat protest

Author: Flora Drury & BBC AfghanPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Afghanistan
World / InternationalCrime & Law
Afghanistan: Two dead after women take part in Herat protest

Two people were killed during a rare women's protest in Herat, Afghanistan, against the arrest of women accused of improperly wearing the hijab. Taliban police used live fire to disperse the crowd, according to witnesses. Several protesters were injured. Local authorities deny the deaths but acknowledge responding to maintain public order.

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