Breaking News: Taliban Crackdown on "Un-Islamic" Peaky Blinders Outfits
Four Afghan men in their early twenties have been ordered to report to the Taliban government's department of vice and virtue for wearing costumes inspired by the TV series Peaky Blinders. The men, from the town of Jibrail in Herat province, were told that their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values."
The Taliban have imposed a ban on the outfits, citing that the values depicted in the series are against Afghan culture. The men were reportedly wearing flat caps and three-piece suits similar to those worn in the series set in England soon after World War One.
Since the Taliban seized power in 2021, they have imposed numerous restrictions on daily life in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic Sharia law. The ban on Peaky Blinders-inspired outfits is the latest example of these restrictions.
The men have been released, but the incident highlights the ongoing crackdown on individual freedoms in Afghanistan. The Taliban's department of vice and virtue is expected to continue enforcing the ban on the outfits.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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