Amanuddin Mansour on Iran Protests, in Light of His Previous Beating. Amanuddin Mansour, Taliban governor of Helmand province, recently commented on the protests in Iran, stating: “Thank God, the people of Afghanistan do not know how to protest, which is considered rebellion against an Islamic government and a Western tactic designed to overthrow Islamic states,
Taliban Minister: “If You Have a Problem, Come Like a Man”; Public Criticism Forbidden. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, Taliban Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, stated during a visit to Khost province: “If anyone has a problem, come like a man and tell the authorities.” At the same time, he banned all public criticism of the Taliban
Barmak: Taliban Justify Repression Using the Name of Islam. Wais Ahmad Barmak, former Afghan Interior Minister, sharply criticized the Taliban during the third annual conference commemorating Commander Khair Mohammad Khairkhwah. He stated that the group manipulates the name of Islam and religious concepts to impose its policies and demands on the population. Barmak emphasized that
Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq Confirms Health and Safety. Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq, in a recent video message, confirmed his health and safety and dismissed rumors about an incident involving him. He stated that due to internet outages in Iran, he had been unable to contact family and friends, which contributed to the spread of rumors. Mohaqiq thanked
Flattery Today for Yesterday’s Enemy: Mawlawi Lotfollah Azizi Violates Ethical Principles. Recent statements by Mawlawi Lotfollah Azizi, former governor of Jowzjan province under the republican government, have sparked widespread criticism. Once a vocal critic of the Taliban, Azizi has now begun praising the group, calling them “invincible” and a “people’s government.” In his recent remarks,
Taliban and the Policy of Buying Religious Pulpits: Clerics’ Salaries Increased, Public Discontent Remains. Local sources report that salaries of preachers, official mosque imams, and employees of the Taliban’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue, Hajj, and Religious Affairs in districts have increased. According to these sources, the salaries of mosque preachers and imams, previously ranging
Women in Kabul Resume Street Protests. Women protesters in Kabul have once again taken to the streets to voice opposition to restrictions and violations of their rights imposed by the Taliban government. These demonstrations represent the continuation of Afghanistan’s women-led civil mobilization, demanding access to education, employment, freedom of expression, and equal political participation. Participants
Warning from Badakhshan and Takhar Governors to the Taliban: Local Protests Shake the Foundations of Governance. Local sources in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces report that the spread of public protests in these two provinces has raised serious concern among Taliban officials. According to these sources, the governors of Badakhshan and Takhar have warned Taliban leadership
Identification of an Internal Spy in Panjshir. Local sources report the identification of an internal spy in Panjshir. According to the sources, Ghulam Sarwar, son of Ghulam Hazrat, a resident of Kohsar village in Paryan district, Panjshir province, has been involved in espionage and reporting sensitive internal information about anti-Taliban forces and the identities of
Strong Video Message from Commander Zafar’s Comrades; Anger at Taliban and Emphasis on Continued NRF Activity in Baghlan. The comrades of Commander Zafar, a recently martyred leader of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front (NRF) in Baghlan Province, have strongly condemned the Taliban’s treatment of his body in a recently issued statement. In a video released by
