Taliban forces open fire on protesters in Afghanistan over dress code arrests

Taliban forces have opened fire during a protest in Afghanistan. The demonstration was organized in response to the arrest of women. These arrests were reportedly made due to violations of the dress code. Audacy reports that the situation escalated quickly into violence. The incident highlights the ongoing strict enforcement of social rules. Protesters were advocating against the detention of women for these specific offenses. The use of live ammunition marks a severe response to civil dissent. International observers are likely to monitor the fallout from this event.