Afghanistan, June 23 -- Humanitarian aid workers at the Islam Qala reception center in Herat have been given one month to comply with newly imposed beard regulations or risk losing access to the facility.
Taliban authorities at the Islam Qala reception center in Herat have given humanitarian aid workers one month to bring their beards into compliance with the administration's requirements.
According to information released on Monday, the directive was discussed during a meeting between officials from the Taliban's Department of Refugees and Repatriation and representatives of humanitarian organizations. The order applies to male staff members as well as male guardians accompanying female employees.
Sources said workers who fail to meet t...