Herat Residents Complain of Strict Behavior by Taliban Muhtasibs
HERAT, Afghanistan -- Residents of Herat province, particularly women and girls, have complained about the strict, insulting and harassing behavior of Taliban muhtasibs from Amr bil Ma'ruf and Nahi anil Munkar.
Local residents described how the muhtasibs stop women and girls on various pretexts, leading to harassment and distress. Female drivers reported being treated improperly if they lack a 'chadarnamaz,' with muhtasibs attempting to contact their mahram or male family member.
This conduct has sparked public concern and fear in Herat city, forcing women and girls to alter their routes or avoid certain areas to evade encounters.
Women's rights activists have denounced these actions as violations of human rights and restrictions on freedoms. They have called for greater international monitoring of the Taliban.
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