The United Nations calls on the Afghan Taliban to halt female detentions.

In Afghanistan, the United Nations mission is sounding an alarm about the imprisonment of women in a western region, accusing them of not adhering to strict dress codes imposed by the Taliban regime.

Local media reports indicate that at least 21 women and girls have been detained in Herat province, with the exact number of affected individuals remaining undisclosed by UNAMA.

The Afghan Taliban failed to provide a response to ' inquiry yesterday.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern about the recent surge in female detentions in Herat, citing alleged non-compliance with dress code regulations as the reason.

The United Nations emphasizes that every individual, regardless of gender, deserves equal treatment under the law and unrestricted mobility.

Local media outlets have revealed that the Taliban's recent decree, issued just last week, mandates women cover themselves with a traditional headscarf before venturing out.

Reports indicate that women violating the dress code, specifically those exposing their faces or donning makeup, will be subject to disciplinary actions as stated in a recent directive. The authenticity of this document remains unconfirmed by.

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 led to a wave of restrictive policies targeting women and girls, curtailing their opportunities for education, work, and athletic pursuits, sparking global condemnation.

According to a UNICEF report issued in April, Afghanistan faces a looming crisis: over 25,000 female educators and healthcare professionals may be lost by 2030 due to ongoing restrictions on girls' education and women's participation in the workforce.

Afghanistan's Taliban regime claims to uphold women's rights based solely on their own Islamic doctrine interpretation.