Taliban Arrest Four People Accused of Taking Part in Herat Protests

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Local sources in Herat say the Taliban have arrested four people accused of taking part in recent protests in the province.

Sources said on Friday (12 June) that the individuals were arrested by Taliban forces following public protests in Herat. According to sources, a teenager was also injured after Taliban forces opened fire.

The arrests come as residents of the Jebrael area of Herat took to the streets on Tuesday (9 June) to protest the detention of women and girls by the Taliban over their clothing.

Earlier, UNAMA had expressed concern over the detention of at least 30 women in Herat and the excessive use of force by Taliban forces against protesters. Human Rights Watch also said that Taliban forces opened fire on protesters during the suppression of the Herat protest, killing one child, injuring several people and detaining others.