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UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan

· By REUTERS
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Authorities in Afghanistan's western city of Herat arrested at least 30 women, accusing them of violating dress rules imposed by the Taliban government, the UN agency for women's rights said, but added that some were later released.

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