Four women arrested by Taliban in Farah; concerns over their fate have increased
Kabul Times News | Farah
Local sources in Farah province say that on Saturday, June 20, 2026, officers from the Taliban’s Department of Promotion of Good and Prevention of Evil pulled four women from a rickshaw in one of the areas of the province and took them away; an event that has sparked widespread reactions and concerns among local residents and human rights activists.
According to eyewitnesses, the women were taken off the vehicle in front of passersby and passengers and taken to an unknown location by Taliban officers. As of the time of publication of this report, Taliban officials have not provided an explanation for the identities of the women, the reason for their arrest, and their whereabouts.
Some Farah residents see this action as a sign of increasing restrictions and pressures on women in Afghanistan. They say the lack of transparency in the arrest process and the families’ lack of access to information have increased concerns about the detainees’ condition.
Human rights activists have also expressed concern about the incident, calling for clarification of the fate of these women and for the Taliban to provide an official explanation. They believe that detaining women without transparent information and without going through legal procedures can be considered a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.
This incident occurs at a time when numerous reports have been published in recent years of women being arrested for what the Taliban call “violations of religious guidelines.” Human rights organizations have repeatedly expressed concern about the widespread restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan.
Some Farah residents say that such incidents have spread an atmosphere of fear and anxiety in society and have made women face even more social restrictions than before.
Four women arrested by Taliban in Farah; concerns over their fate have increased
