Taliban ban 'unapproved' protests after women challenge new hardline rulers

The Taliban has imposed a ban on all protests in the Afghan capital Kabul that do not have prior permission.

Afghanistan’s new rulers on Wednesday said that no one is permitted to demonstrate in the streets without approval from the justice and interior ministry.

A statement from the new Taliban interior ministry said that in order to avoid disturbances and security problems, anyone holding a demonstration should apply for clearance 24 hours beforehand.