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Afghan women describe ‘straight hell’ of new Taliban crackdown on what they can wear

Afghan women describe ‘straight hell’ of new Taliban crackdown on what they can wear

Taliban officials are stopping Afghan women in markets and on the streets for not wearing gloves, socks and veils to fully cover up their bodies – and shooting protesters who object. Arpan Rai reports

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Afghan women describe ‘straight hell’ of new Taliban crackdown on what they can wear