Tunics & Turbans: Afghan Students Don Taliban-imposed Uniforms

Fonte: International Business Times

Afghan boys are now required to wear a turban or hat and shalwar kameez in school under new rules from the Taliban authorities AFP Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new uniforms of turbans and long tunics, following an order to adopt outfits reflecting Taliban rule. The Taliban government's education ministry cites strengthening discipline, masking social inequalities and promoting what the authorities see as true Islamic attire as reasons for the dress code change -- a move that has sparked division. "Islam has preserved and strengthened the standards of modesty and dignity by paying attention to clothing.