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"Taliban Crackdown: Afghan Girls Lashed for Hijab Violations"

Girls as young as 16 have been detained and lashed by the Taliban in Kabul for violating hijab rules, with accusations of "spreading and encouraging others to wear a bad hijab" and wearing makeup. The detentions come amid increased restrictions on women's rights since the Taliban took power in August 2021, with women being further limited in education, employment, and public spaces. The arrests have sparked protests and concerns from human rights organizations, as the Taliban continue to enforce strict dress codes and limit women's freedoms.