Afghanistan: Several injured as Taliban open fire during hijab protest

Taliban authorities have not confirmed casualties or ​arrests.

Authorities cracked down on a protest in western Afghanistan against the arrest and detention of more than a dozen women over dress code violations.

Afghan men held a rare rally Tuesday in the western city of Herat over new restrictions against women, with police denying witness accounts to AFP that protesters were dispersed with live fire.

Videos circulating on social media appear to show Taliban forces opening fire on protesters and beating them with sticks.