Taliban Threatens to Close Women-Only Cafes in Herat City

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN –  Managers of women-only cafes in western Herat province say the Taliban has threatened to shut down their cafes soon, accusing them of playing music and violating hijab regulations.

According to local sources, five women-only cafes are currently operating in Herat city, established by female entrepreneurs after the Taliban prohibited women from visiting restaurants and cafes where men are present.