Afghanistan International: Julia Parsi, a women’s rights activist, has claimed that she lost hearing in one of her ears as a result of the Taliban’s torture in the group’s prison. Julia Parsi, who had been in Taliban custody for more than three months, said that she underwent surgery for a deep wound in her right
VOA News November 27, 2024 By Jocelyn Mintz Washington — Journalists in Afghanistan are forced to navigate an environment of “censorship and tight restrictions” under Taliban rule, the United Nations has said. From the Taliban takeover on August 15, 2021, to September 30 of this year, the Taliban have detained journalists 256 times and 130 cases
Afghanistan International: Following a deadly attack on a Taliban base in the village of Mohammad Baig Khel in Panjshir province, Taliban intelligence forces have arrested a number of local residents and launched house-to-house search operations in the province. Local sources in Dara district told Afghanistan International that after the attack on Friday evening, October 4,
Afghanistan International: On the third anniversary of the Taliban’s rule, Amnesty International accused the group of widespread human rights violations, particularly against women. In a detailed statement released on Thursday, Amnesty International stated that Taliban authorities are committing crimes against the people of Afghanistan with “absolute impunity”. Amnesty International further stated that the Taliban viewed
Mohammad Jawad survived his war service in the Afghan National Army (ANA), fighting against the Taliban, but was kidnapped and tortured to death after the militant group seized power in 2021. Human rights groups have documented targeted killings, disappearances, and extrajudicial arrests of hundreds of other former service personnel, while RFE/RL has spoken to two
Afghanistan International: The council alleges that the Taliban employed horrific methods, including beheading, gouging out eyes, executing individuals in front of their parents, and severe torture. The council condemned the Taliban’s actions in Panjshir, calling them “unacceptable and criminal” under Islamic rulings, as well as national and international laws. Click here to read more (external
Khaama: Local sources have reported that the Taliban expelled a fighter who forcibly placed a young Bamyani girl onto a military vehicle and referred him to the military prosecutor. After being released from Taliban detention, the girl tragically committed suicide. The Taliban delayed her burial for several days, raising additional concerns. Reports indicate that the
Afghanistan International: Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the death of a young woman named Tahira, who was detained by the Taliban two weeks ago. Sources from Bamiyan province have confirmed her death but have not established the cause. Initial media reports suggested that Tahira committed “suicide” after being released from prison. The Taliban have previously
By Firuza Azizi Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty July 22, 2024 The Taliban has detained a former politician, a journalist, and a filmmaker in recent days across Afghanistan, according to their relatives. The detentions mark a sharp escalation of the extremist group’s crackdown on dissent, a violent campaign that has targeted reporters, activists, and political figures. The
Afghanistan International: Raiessa Yazdanparast, a former senior officer at the National Directorate of Security (NDS), has disclosed that she was detained by the Taliban from her home in Kabul and subjected to one and a half months of torture in prison. Yazdanparast told Afghanistan International that the Taliban have access to information about NDS officers,