UN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations

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How did the left and right cover UN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations?

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Is UN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations left or right?

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Is the coverage of UN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations biased?

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Which side is not reporting UN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered UN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations?

15 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

How many women were arrested or detained in Afghanistan?

The UN mission in Afghanistan reported that at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained by Taliban authorities between July and September. The mission stated that the actual number of cases could be significantly higher due to underreporting.

What were the alleged violations?

The alleged violations included wearing colourful scarves or makeup, leaving hair visible, or not wearing a chador. These actions were considered infractions of dress codes and restrictions on appearing in public without a male guardian.

Which outlets reported on these detentions?

Fifteen outlets reported on the detentions, including My Mother Lode, Newser, Deutsche Welle, IndexHR, Khaama Press, cedarnews.net, The Toronto Star, The Seattle Times, The Independent, Associated Press News, The Independent (US), abc News, The Record, St Catharines Standard, and Winnipeg Free Press.