Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits

BBC News - World Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete December 10, 2025 at 02:31 PM

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Four Afghan men were summoned by the Taliban's "morality police" in Herat province for wearing outfits inspired by the TV series *Peaky Blinders*. The Taliban's department of vice and virtue deemed the clothing "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values" and against Afghan culture. The men, in their early twenties from Jibrail, were ordered to report for questioning and underwent a "rehabilitation program." A Taliban spokesman stated that while jeans might be acceptable, the values portrayed in *Peaky Blinders* are not. The men were released after being advised against promoting foreign culture and imitating film actors. A video released by the ministry shows the men thanking officials and stating they were unaware they had violated any laws.

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Since the Taliban seized power in 2021, they have imposed a number of restrictions on daily life.

factual — BBC100% confidence

The men were not formally arrested, 'only summoned and advised and released'.

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The men underwent a 'rehabilitation programme'.

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The Taliban spokesman said the clothing was 'in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values'.

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Four Afghan men were ordered to report to the Taliban government's department of vice and virtue for dressing in Peaky Blinders-inspired costumes.

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Herat city ×250% Afghanistan ×360% Peaky Blinders ×270% Taliban ×480%

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taliban 100% islamic values 80% afghan culture 80% peaky blinders 70% vice and virtue 60% clothing restrictions 50% sharia law 50% morality police 40%

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BBC News - World

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Afghanistan

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