# UN: Afghan women arrested for alleged dress code violations

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- DW, 2026-10-08 20:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/un-afghan-women-face-arrest-for-alleged-dress-code-violation/a-79605758?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The UN says at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul from July to September 2026 for alleged dress code violations or appearing in public without a male guardian. UNAMA said they were released after several hours and warned that cases may be underreported.