Taliban Ban Sale Of Dolls & Other Toys In Kandahar
The Taliban have banned the sale of certain children’s toys in Kandahar, including dolls, according to local sources.
The Taliban have banned the sale of certain children’s toys in Kandahar, including dolls, according to local sources.
Officials from the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice have reportedly declared the sale of a range of toys as impermissible. Shopkeepers in the province were instructed to remove the prohibited items from their shelves.
Since returning to power nearly four years ago, the Taliban have steadily restricted various recreational activities and entertainment products across Afghanistan. The recent ban is part of a broader campaign by the authorities to impose stricter interpretations of their social codes.
The ministry has also stepped up enforcement in Kabul, where dozens of girls have been detained in recent days. Authorities have not provided public justification for the arrests.
