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Taliban Detain 12-Year-Old Son Of Outspoken Cleric Mawlawi Qanit In Kabul Raid

23rd May, 2025 · admin

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Afghanistan International:  Taliban forces have detained the 12-year-old son of prominent cleric and vocal Taliban critic Mawlawi Abdul Qadir Qanit during a raid on the family’s home in Kabul, sources close to the family told Afghanistan International. Qanit himself was arrested two days earlier from the same residence. Mawlawi Qanit is one of the few religious scholars who have consistently and publicly criticised the Taliban’s rule, frequently speaking out against the group’s policies and consolidation of power. Click here to read more (external link).

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