Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"alarmed by excessive use of force against seemingly peaceful protesters in Herat today"
— Richard Bennett , Activist
Locations
All Coverage
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Hundreds protest over data centre plans
Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.
October 10, 2026 at 01:40 PM'We lost the life of a brother' - rider protest delays Giro di Lombardia
Riders at the Giro di Lombardia stage a protest over safety concerns which delays the start of the race for five minutes.
October 10, 2026 at 11:57 AMFive shot dead at residence in Georgia's Douglas, police says - Reuters
Five shot dead at residence in Georgia's Douglas, police says Reuters
October 10, 2026 at 11:21 AMFrench policing under scrutiny as student protest injuries mount - Reuters
French policing under scrutiny as student protest injuries mount Reuters
October 10, 2026 at 06:05 AM'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize
The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.
October 10, 2026 at 04:07 AMIndia detains protesters, locks down Delhi ahead of rally against election chief - Reuters
India detains protesters, locks down Delhi ahead of rally against election chief Reuters
October 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM