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Following the detention of women in Herat and violent confrontations between the Taliban and protesters, dozens of Afghans living in Europe held demonstrations in D\u00fcsseldorf and Paris. These movements reflect the Afghan community’s strong reaction to the dire situation faced by women in Afghanistan and highlight their demands for freedom and human rights.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Global Responses to the Condition of Afghan Women<\/h2>\n

During these protests, demonstrators raised the tricolor flag of the former Afghan Republic and chanted slogans against the Taliban, emphasizing the plight of women who are currently under house arrest, and expressing the urgent need for their freedom, work, and education.<\/p>\n

Demands of the Protesters and Criticism of the Taliban<\/h2>\n

Nabi Qurbani, one of the organizers of the protest in D\u00fcsseldorf, stated in an interview, “We demand comprehensive support for the women of Afghanistan. They are half of society and are living under harsh conditions.” He also criticized the delegation of certain Afghan consulates to Taliban representatives in Germany and their invitation to Brussels.<\/p>\n

International Support for Afghan Women<\/h2>\n

The representative of Amnesty International in D\u00fcsseldorf, who was among the event’s organizers, criticized the recent detentions of women in Herat in a statement published on their website and expressed support for Afghan women.<\/p>\n

Voices of Civil Activists in Paris<\/h2>\n

Soroush, a participant in the Paris protest, remarked, “Today, many civil society activists, both men and women, have gathered here to raise our voices against those who perpetrate violence against women in Afghanistan. We are not alone, as a significant number of French civil activists have joined us in solidarity.”<\/p>\n

The Taliban’s Suppression of Protests<\/h2>\n

The protesters urged the international community to take action against the violation of women’s rights and the suppression of demonstrators in Herat. They also called on European countries to refrain from engaging with the Taliban government. A similar protest was held in Stuttgart, Germany, on Friday.<\/p>\n

Taliban’s Reaction to the Protests<\/h2>\n

While these protests are spreading widely, the Taliban harshly suppressed a gathering in Herat last week that had been organized due to the detention of women. Human rights organizations, including the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, reported that the Taliban beat protesters and fired upon them. Nevertheless, Sayed Masoud Hosseini, a Taliban police spokesperson, denied any use of weapons against the protesters, accusing them of disrupting public order.<\/p>\n

Review of Detention Statistics<\/h2>\n

Amid the crackdown that overshadowed the protests in Herat, the issue of women’s detentions has also become a significant topic. UNAMA has confirmed that at least 30 women in Herat have been detained for alleged violations of dress codes. This situation underscores the critical human rights crisis in Afghanistan, particularly for women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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