Quote:Herat is one of the few remaining places in Afghanistan where women can be seen behind the wheel of a car. Although there’s no formal national ban, restrictions on women working or even leaving their homes mean they are hardly ever seen on the roads.

In Herat, the screws are slowly being turned. Three years ago, there were reports that the Taliban had ordered driving instructors in Herat to stop awarding women driving licences. Then earlier this year, a letter from a top Taliban official in Herat banned women from driving altogether.