VOICED : Talibanes afganos ordenan a comerciantes decapitar maniquíes

In Herat, Afghanistan, the Taliban have mandated the decapitation of store mannequins, citing Islamic law against human representations. They urge the public to comply with these instructions to prevent vice. Some merchants tried covering the mannequins' heads, but this did not satisfy the Taliban. This directive is part of broader measures by Afghanistan's new rulers to enforce a strict interpretation of Islam, significantly restricting public freedoms, especially for women and girls.

Why did the Taliban order the decapitation of mannequins in Herat?

• To modernize the city's appearance

• To promote local craftsmanship

• To comply with Islamic law against human representations

• To prevent theft in stores

What did the Taliban suggest as a way to prevent vice?

• Reducing store hours

• Changing store layouts

• Covering the mannequins' bodies

• Removing mannequins from stores

How did some merchants initially respond to the Taliban's order?

• By closing their shops

• By protesting the order

• By covering the heads of mannequins

• By removing mannequins entirely

What was the Taliban's reaction to merchants covering mannequin heads?

• They approved the action

• They ignored the action

• They were not satisfied

• They rewarded the merchants

What broader impact does the Taliban's directive on mannequins have?

• It encourages international trade

• It limits public freedoms, especially for women and girls

• It promotes tourism

• It increases employment opportunities