More than half of those detained in the first six months of new laws regulating personal conduct were men who had ...

The Taliban's morality police -- some 3,300 officers vested by the regime to enforce its so-called "Propagation of Virtue and ...

Despite a decreasing military footprint in Afghanistan, the United States has a unique ability and obligation to continue supporting Afghan efforts to improve women's security and leadership ...

During the holy fasting month of Ramadan, men’s attendance at mandated prayers was closely monitored, leading at times to ...

The Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have detained men and their barbers over hairstyles and others for missing prayers ...

Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is a retired professor of international relations, most recently at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University (NYU). He taught courses on international negotiation and ...

Vice and virtue Ministry published laws last August covering many aspects everyday life in Afghanistan, including public ...