Women in Afghanistan have expressed distress after the Taliban began enforcing its so-called dress code regarding the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, with reports that women and girls were being arbitrarily detained.
Afghan community members including the ambassador are appealing for donations and government support to assist those affected by the devastating earthquakes in their homeland.
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