The Taliban’s morality police are contributing to a climate of fear among Afghans, UN says

A UN report highlights human rights violations by the Taliban’s morality police in Afghanistan, causing fear and intimidation among the population. The ministry enforces strict decrees, especially impacting women and girls, with arbitrary punishments and excessive force. The report raises concerns as the ministry expands its control into various aspects of public life. The Taliban denies the findings, while exclusion of women from a recent UN-sponsored meeting has drawn criticism.