The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan has accused the Taliban authorities of intimidating and harassing its female staff working in the country. <br />''<br />''The UNAMA mission said the three Afghan female employees were recently detained and questioned by local armed security agents.<br />''<br />''The UN also asked the Taliban to stop their intimidation tactics targeting its Afghan female staff and reminded local authorities about their obligations under international law to guarantee their safety.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">However, the Taliban in a statement, denied the women had been detained.</span><br />