Taliban says women workers must cover up

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Most women have been barred from their government jobs since the Taliban retook power in August. Afghanistan's new rulers claim they will be allowed to return once some conditions are in place -- such as segregated offices. Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice issued a statement saying women should not go to work unless they were properly covered.

8 months ago·Kabul, Afghanistan

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Times of India

Women workers must cover up 'even with a blanket', say Afghan Taliban

Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up - even with a blanket if necessary - or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said Tuesday. Most women have been barred from their government jobs, since the Taliban retook power in August, though Afghanistan's new rulers claim they will be allowed to return once some conditions are in place.

8 months ago·Mumbai, India

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NDTV

Women Workers Must Cover Up 'Even With A Blanket', Say Taliban

Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up -- even with a blanket if necessary -- or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said Tuesday.

8 months ago·New Delhi, India

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IBTimes

Women Workers Must Cover Up 'Even With A Blanket', Say Afghan Taliban

Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up -- even with a blanket if necessary -- or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said Tuesday. Most women have been barred from their government jobs, since the Taliban retook power in August, though Afghanistan's new rulers claim they will be allowed to return once some conditions are in place -- such as segregated offices.

8 months ago·United States

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RTÉ

Taliban says women workers must cover up

Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up - even with a blanket if necessary - or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said.

8 months ago·Ireland

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