22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A Nation in Limbo
On May 17, 2022, a veiled woman in Kabul, Afghanistan, amidst the Taliban's strict enforcement of dress codes for women. The Taliban has mandated that women cover themselves fully in public, often requiring the burqa or chadori. This regulation is part of a broader campaign to impose their interpretation of Islamic law following their return to power in August 2021. Reports indicate that the Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice actively monitors women's attire in public spaces, including universities. The situation reflects the ongoing restrictions on women's rights and freedoms under Taliban rule.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Christian Werner |