Taliban's Immoral Music Purge: Instruments Burned in Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan have burned musical instruments, claiming that music "causes moral corruption." The burning took place in western Herat province, with thousands of dollars worth of equipment destroyed. The founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music likened the actions to "cultural genocide and musical vandalism." The Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions since taking power, including banning music in public. Musicians and singers have faced beatings and discrimination, prompting many to flee the country. The Taliban have also imposed severe restrictions on women, including dress codes and limitations on education and access to public spaces.