Reported Arrests of Women in Herat Spark UN Concern, Denied by Governor Hayatullah.Rahimi Sat, 06/13/2026 - 00:24 Author Naweed Mousazai Profile Photo Author Job Sport Reporter Afghanistan UN Women has expressed concern over reports of women being detained in Herat, saying the arrests, reportedly linked to the type of clothing worn, have had profound effects on women and their families and could lead to long-term consequences. Quoting Georgette Gagnon, head of UNAMA, UN Women said that the detention of a woman in Afghanistan carries a significant social stigma. ““A woman’s detention in Afghanistan carries enormous stigma, which can put women at risk of further violence and isolation in their families and communities even after they are released,” Gagnon was quoted as saying.