The morality police of the caretaker government in Herat are shutting down women-only cafés.
At least three sources reported today (Monday, November 25) that out of the active women-only cafés in Herat, three have been closed by the morality police.
Local officials of the current government in Herat have not officially commented on this action so far.
Café managers had previously stated that government forces threatened to close these cafés under the pretext of music playing, the presence of uncovered women, and the use of tobacco.
They emphasized that the café managers comply with the restrictions imposed by government officials.
Currently, five women-only cafés are operating in Herat.
These cafés were established after the current government imposed restrictions on the simultaneous presence of men and women in restaurants and cafés in Herat.
It is worth noting that since the takeover of the caretaker government, this group has imposed severe educational and occupational restrictions on women.
These restrictions have primarily affected families where women are the breadwinners.
