8am: In a disturbing incident reported by local sources in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, an elderly and mentally ill man was shot and killed by Taliban fighters on Sunday morning, January 21. The incident occurred in the Chawk-e Alkozai area, situated in the second district of Mazar-i-Sharif. According to eyewitnesses, the Taliban accused the victim of insulting their group, leading to his execution by gunfire. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding human rights violations in areas under Taliban control. Click here to read more (external link).