The Afghan Women Coordinating Body has issued a strong condemnation against the escalating detention and torture of girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan. This unprecedented severity of actions is deemed a significant threat to the rights, dignity, and respect of women and girls, marking a dark chapter in the nation's history.

Expressing deep concern, the organization criticizes the silence and inaction in response to the Taliban's brutal treatment as a violation of Islamic teachings and Afghan values. They consider this complicity a 'historical crime' and a betrayal of Afghanistan's honor.

In a call for collective resistance, the group urges Afghan politicians, religious scholars, and men, especially fathers, to stand against these injustices. The Afghan Women's Coordination Body appeals to rights defenders to voice opposition and fight for a future where justice prevails for all Afghan citizens, particularly women. The urgency of their call is underscored by the ongoing campaign against perceived dress code violations, leading to heightened fear and restrictions for women and girls in Kabul. The United Nations special rapporteur for Afghanistan has joined in demanding an immediate cessation of these arrests by the Taliban.