8am: The Taliban rebels have arrested and severely tortured a young man in Badakhshan province, sources in the province report. Sources reported Saturday that the detainee’s name is Ezatullah and was arrested a few days ago in Shuhada district of this province by the Taliban. According to the sources, the Taliban have tortured him after his arrest and have not allowed his family members to visit him so far. Click here to read more (external link).