The Taliban's morality police in Afghanistan are enforcing strict Islamic laws, detaining men for hairstyles and missed prayers, according to a U.N. report. These laws, implemented six months ago, cover various aspects of life, significantly impacting small businesses and exacerbating Afghanistan's economic struggles. Despite U.N. The report said that the morality police are detaining people arbitrarily without following any due process.
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