Haibatullah praised the scholars, but did not mention their sexual corruption. In a meeting with the scholars, Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, called them “the greatest servants of God” and considered their role in guiding society vital. This is while many of these same scholars are either immersed in moral scandals or justify it with
Sexual abuse of children in Taliban religious institutions. Various sources in the country report a worrying spread of sexual abuse of male children by members of the Taliban group; A phenomenon that has become common and accepted behavior among the group’s commanders in many provinces. Field reports from provinces such as Faryab, Kandahar, Kunduz, Khost
Six Kabul University students arrested; Taliban accuse them of “promoting atheistic ideas.” The Taliban’s Ministry of Good Conduct and Prevention of Evil has announced that 6 Kabul University students have been arrested on charges of “promoting atheistic ideas.” Ministry spokesman Saiful Islam Khyber said on Tuesday, August 6, that the students had been under surveillance
The Taliban imposed stricter regulations on dress and behavior at wedding ceremonies. The Taliban’s Ministry of Encouraging Good and Preventing Evil has imposed new restrictions on how wedding ceremonies can be held in Kabul. According to the letter from the Kabul Wedding Halls Association, the orders were issued verbally by the ministry and include a
Moral corruption at high levels of the Taliban; symbolic treatment of the president of Balkh University. Internal Taliban sources have confirmed that Maulvi Zia-ul-Haq Karimi, the former president of Balkh University, has been removed from his position due to committing an immoral act. According to a released video, Karimi is seen talking to security personnel
Taliban obliges government employees to wear loincloths and long beards. In the latest restrictive measure, the Taliban group has required all government employees to wear a turban or loincloth and have long beards. Sources from the Presidential Administration told the media that the order came into effect on August 02, and employees who refuse to
Another woman is a victim of domestic violence in Nangarhar. Security sources in Nangarhar province say that a female doctor named “Ziba” was murdered in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, and investigations show that her husband was involved in the murder. Sayed Tayyeb Hammad, spokesman for the Taliban security command in Nangarhar, announced on Monday
Continuing the removal of academic elites; Professor Mohammad Saleh Rasikh was dismissed from his post. Local sources have confirmed that the Taliban have dismissed Mohammad Saleh Rasikh, one of the veteran and capable professors at Balkh University. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 31, and according to sources, the Taliban have threatened him, in addition
A coalition of civil society organizations launched a court to advocate for Afghan women. In response to four years of systematic oppression of women by the Taliban, a group of Afghan civil society organizations, with the support of international organizations, launched the “People’s Court for Afghan Women”; a symbolic but powerful move to reflect women’s
Taliban Ambush Dasht-e-Barchi Girls; Arrest or Disappearance? Local sources in western Kabul report that the Taliban group continues to arrest women and girls in the Dasht-e-Barchi district; an act that has once again exposed the oppressive and misogynistic face of this group. According to sources, Taliban forces raided the Qala-e-No and Sark-e-20-Meter areas on Wednesday
