Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

By Mohammad Yunus YawarKABUL, June 9 (Reuters) - Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday after residents said Taliban morality police detained women accused of violating mandatory dress rules.Witnesses said one person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of people, including women and girls, were arrested. Taliban authorities have not confirmed casualties or arrests.