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Taliban officials in northern Balkh province, bordering Uzbekistan, have announced the closure of all general baths for women, Khaama Press reported.</p>
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As the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is taking root across the country, their restrictions, especially on women, are also increasing.</p>
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The decision was taken unanimously by religious scholars and provincial officials of the Directorate of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in the province.</p>
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Based on the new decision, women can only take shower in private baths while observing Islamic hijab, not in general baths, the report said.</p>
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The head of the Directorate of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Balkh province said that the decision was made after consultations with religious scholars (Ulema).</p>
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&quot;Since people do not access modern baths at home, men are allowed to go to general baths, but women are supposed to go to private baths while observing hijab,&quot; said the head of the directorate.</p>
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Under age boys are also banned from general baths, and body massage is also banned in the baths.</p>
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Earlier, local officials in western Herat province had temporarily closed general baths for women.</p>
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