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Taliban orders barbers in Helmand and Kabul to halt beard trimming

Taliban religious police have directed barbers in Helmand Province and Kabul to cease trimming beards, citing adherence to Sharia law. The directive forms part of broader enforcement of strict Islamic dress codes.

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CrimeTaliban orders barbers in Helmand and Kabul to halt beard trimming

Taliban religious police have directed barbers in Helmand Province and Kabul to cease trimming beards, citing adherence to Sharia law. The directive forms part of broader enforcement of strict Islamic dress codes.

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