Mahjouba Norouzi

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The Documentary Podcast · Witnessing the 'Hand of God' · 27 Jun 2026 podcast

Thank you.

Thanks for having us.

The protests were triggered by the arrest of dozens of women by the Taliban Morality Police in Herat.

The women were detained for allegedly violating the Taliban's dress code and hijab requirements.

Many residents saw the arrests as humiliating, as they put it, and people gathered to demand the women's

release and to protest against what they called the increasing restrictions on women.

Yes, both men and women were involved, although women were at the centre of the issue because they were the ones being targeted by the arrests.

It's worth mentioning that in today's Afghanistan, pop

Public protests are extremely difficult and risky, and especially for women.

So the fact that the residents from the community came out at all was significant.

Many of the demonstrations appear to be driven by local residents and family members concerned about the detained women.

It is very rare and for a long time it didn't happen.

And women were always critical of men in the country saying that you do not support us.

And they were, as you said, in the forefront of all the protests, especially in Kabul.

And the protest, it was like a very rare thing.

And many people couldn't believe it that men dare to go on the streets and protest alongside women and chanting education, freedom and work.

Well, the protest was dispersed by the Taliban security forces.

According to the United Nations mission in Afghanistan, security forces used excessive force against the protesters.

We had reports as well that one person, one young boy was killed by a gunfire and several people were injured, including some who were reportedly beaten and kicked alive.

and punched.

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