Taliban dress code tightens cord around Afghan women, and men

Western apparel makers forced to adapt after group's return three years ago

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Taliban patrol as a burqa-clad woman walks on a street in Kabul on Oct. 3, 2021. The militant group has enforced strict dress codes since retaking power three years ago. © Reuters

KHUDAI NOOR NASAR, Contributing writer

KABUL -- Western-style clothes maker Najib Ahmad Rahimi knew his business could be in trouble when the Taliban swept back to power in Afghanistan three years ago.

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