Taliban's Restrictions on Women and Families in Afghanistan

The Taliban have banned families and women from restaurants with gardens or green spaces in Afghanistan's Herat province, citing complaints from religious scholars and members of the public about mixing of genders in such places. This is the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Taliban since they took power in August 2021, including shutting girls out of classrooms beyond sixth grade and women from universities and most types of employment. The outdoor dining ban only applies to establishments in Herat, where such premises remain open to men.