Two killed in rare street demonstration over women’s rights in Afghanistan

At least two people were killed and three wounded when Taliban forces fired on a rare street demonstration in Herat, Afghanistan. The protest, which involved around 70 people including men, occurred on Tuesday and was a response to recent arrests of women and girls accused of "improper hijab." Families of the detained women reported receiving no information about their whereabouts or condition. Protesters chanted slogans demanding "Education, work and freedom" and denounced the arbitrary arrests. Taliban authorities denied that women were detained over their hijab. This event highlights growing public anger over the Taliban's restrictions on women's freedoms and their response to dissent.

Afghan authorities used live ammunition to suppress a protest in western Afghanistan. The demonstration was held in response to the detention of women for dress code violations. The article does not specify when the protest occurred or the exact location within western Afghanistan. The core issue driving the protest was the authorities' actions regarding women's dress codes.

In Herat, Afghanistan, a rare protest involving women was reportedly broken up by Taliban police who allegedly opened fire. The demonstration was against the detention of women accused of violating strict Islamic dress codes. Medics told the BBC that two people died and others were injured, though the cause of death was not specified. Taliban police denied any deaths but confirmed they responded to the protest to maintain order. Witnesses and a photographer reported that security forces used sticks, whips, and firearms, including shots fired into the air, to disperse the crowd, with some seeing protesters injured.