Taliban Issues Blanket Ban on Women's Beauty Salons in Afghanistan

The Taliban administration ordered the closure of all beauty salons in Afghanistan, allowing only one month for businesses to comply.
The ban is the latest in a series of repressive measures against women's rights and freedoms since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021.
Beauty salons provided jobs and a social space for many Afghan women, who now face further restrictions on access to public life.
The United Nations and human rights groups have condemned the ban and are urging the Taliban to reverse course.
Foreign governments warn that such measures threaten international recognition and aid for the Taliban administration.