UN Experts Condemn Crackdown on Women by Afghan Morality Police
UN experts have condemned the alleged crackdown on women by Afghan morality police. Reports indicate that women have been detained for dress code violations, raising significant concerns among the experts. They view these actions as potentially constituting arbitrary and unlawful detention, which may infringe upon the exercise of women's right to freedom of expression and their right to be free from gender discrimination.
UN experts have issued a condemnation regarding the reported crackdown on women by the Afghan morality police. The experts have voiced deep concern over allegations of women being detained due to violations of dress codes.
According to the experts' statement, these detentions may constitute arbitrary and unlawful detention. They assert that such actions appear to penalize women for exercising their right to freedom of expression and their right to be free from gender discrimination.
(Source: The Hindu International)
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