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Afghanistan: Taliban ban barbers from shaving beards in Helmand province

According to media reports, the Taliban have banned barbers from shaving and trimming beards in Afghanistan's Helmand province. This move reportedly came after officials from the Ministry of Islamic Orientation decided, along with representatives of men's hairdressing salons, to ban hair styling and shaving. The order also advises salons against playing music at their centres.

According to media reports, the Taliban have banned barbers from shaving and trimming beards in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

This move reportedly came after officials from the Ministry of Islamic Orientation decided, along with representatives of men's hairdressing salons, to ban hair styling and shaving.

The order also advises salons against playing music at their centres.