UN experts condemn bloody crackdown on Herat protesters

Elaha Fri Jun 2026 3 months ago 583

In their statement, the experts noted that Taliban forces, during protest gatherings on 19 Jowza in Herat, targeted protesters—including women, men, and children—with gunfire and beatings.


These protests arose following the intensification of restrictions against women and the detention of several of them for failing to adhere to the Taliban's prescribed dress code.


The UN experts announced that as a result of these events, at least two people, including a teenager, lost their lives, and more than 20 others were injured. According to them, even if some protesters threw stones, such actions cannot justify the use of lethal force under international human rights standards.


The body also described the detention of women for violating Taliban dress regulations as troubling and warned that such measures could constitute arbitrary detention.


The statement stressed that punishing individuals for exercising rights such as freedom of expression, equality, and non-discrimination based on gender is in direct conflict with Afghanistan's international obligations.


The UN experts have urged the Taliban to conduct independent, transparent, and impartial investigations into the conduct of their forces and, at the same time, end mistreatment of detainees, ensure access to medical services for the injured, and halt house searches of citizens in Herat. They concluded with a warning that de-escalating tensions immediately is an urgent necessity to prevent further violence and loss of life.

United Nations human rights experts have expressed deep concern over the Taliban's treatment of protesters in Herat, calling for the immediate release of women and other individuals detained during recent protests. They have also warned against the lethal use of force against protesters and emphasized the necessity of respecting citizens' fundamental rights.

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