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The women are suspected of violating regulations which include the obligation to wear a burqa or veil with a mask and a ban on using perfume. according to independent UN human rights experts on Thursday.
This arrest comes amidst the increasing struggle for human rights for women in the country de facto authorities – who returned to power on 15 August 2021 – increasingly restricted women’s education, employment and other basic rights.
“Although many women have been released, the arrests have increased fear and concern among women and girls in Afghanistan,” the UN agency dedicated to women’s rights and gender equality warned on Thursday.
The impact of arbitrary arrest and detention on women and their families is enormous and can have long-term impacts.
“Detention of a woman in Afghanistan carries enormous stigma, which can put women at risk of further violence and isolation within their families and communities even after they were released,” said the UN Deputy Special Representative currently leading the UN mission in Afghanistan, UNAMAGeorgette Gagnon.
Use of force at protests
Adding to these fears is the UN Human Rights Council-appointed rights expert on Thursday expressed deep concern over reports of “excessive use of force” against demonstrators protesting restrictive measures and the detention of dozens of women in the city of Herat on June 9.
According to independent experts, Taliban security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters – men, women and children – beat several people. At least two people, including a boy, were killed and more than 20 people were injured.
Experts noted reports of rock-throwing by some protesters, but said such actions did not meet the strict threshold for the use of deadly force.
“As the de facto authority in Afghanistan, The Taliban must comply with international human rights agreements to which Afghanistan is a party”experts say.
Right to freedom
“Equality, peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and movement, and protection from arbitrary detention are fundamental rights that are essential to restoring public trust and preventing a worsening of the situation,” they added.
Experts urged de-escalation and warned that tensions must be reduced immediately to prevent further violence or fallout.
The experts, who are not UN staff and do not receive salaries for their work, called on the Taliban to immediately release detainees, avoid mistreatment, refrain from any actions or rhetoric that prevent injured people from accessing medical care and end home searches.
