The United Nations reports that Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested 30 women for allegedly violating hijab rules. UN Women says the arrests have increased fear and concern among women and girls across the country. Both outlets describe the incident as part of a wider pattern of restrictions on women under Taliban rule, where many women are effectively barred from participating in public life. The reports add that many of the detained women have since been released, though details on the circumstances of the arrests and the legal basis are not provided in the accounts cited. The UN’s statement frames the arrests as raising anxiety about how Taliban authorities enforce dress and behavior requirements. The reports do not indicate whether charges were filed or outline the duration of detention for each person. The situation underscores ongoing concerns voiced by international bodies about women’s rights and daily freedoms in Afghanistan under the Taliban.