Increase in Arbitrary Taliban Arrests: Teenagers and Youth at Risk.
Local sources report the death of a 19-year-old man named Fardin in Parwan province after his detention by the Taliban.
According to the sources, Fardin was arrested last week on charges of “opposing the system.”
He was reportedly tortured during one week in Taliban custody.
His body was handed over to his family today.
Fardin was a resident of Chinki village in Sayyid Khail District of Parwan province.
Local sources say the incident has heightened serious concerns about citizens’ safety and Taliban treatment of detainees.
They say it shows arrests are carried out without transparency or proper oversight.
Reports indicate an increase in civilian arrests in Afghanistan in recent months.
In another incident, local sources reported that Abdullah, a 14-year-old student in Deh Yak village of Salang, was arrested for the second time without a clear reason.
These cases show that citizens, especially young people, face threats and arbitrary detention in many areas.
They also show a lack of access to legal protection and transparent oversight.
