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A powerful Afghan governor allegedly detained and beat a political rival

18th August, 2017 · admin
Atta Mohammad Noor

Atta Mohammad Noor

Reuters: Atta Mohammad Noor, the governor of Balkh province, denies an accusation by provincial council member Asef Mohmand that Noor and his sons abducted him from the Mazar-i-Sharif airport and then assaulted him. Mohmand told reporters one of Noor’s son bit off part of his ear during the beating. A spokesman for Noor called Mohmand’s story a “pure lie”. Click here to read more (external link).

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Posted in Ethnic Issues, Political News | Tags: Asef Mohmand, Atta Mohammad Noor, Balkh, Jamiat-e-Islami |
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