Afghanistan

Taliban bans beard shaving for men in western Afghan province, sparking outcry

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The Taliban’s provincial government in Herat province has issued an order banning barbershops from shaving beards. Government officials said the edict will persuade barbershops to run their business in accordance with Islamic laws. But the new restrictions have caused a public outcry.

June 6, 2023