Takhar Residents Under Pressure; Taliban Commander Sparks Public Concern.
Atiqullah Osama, a Taliban military commander in Takhar, recently warned local residents to identify young people and individuals opposing the Taliban and report them to security authorities.
His statements have drawn widespread concern and backlash among residents and anti-Taliban activists.
Resistance-affiliated sources in Takhar warned that governance through coercion, arrests, and repression is unsustainable, citing Afghanistan’s history as evidence.
They emphasized that Afghanistan, a nation of millions with rich historical experiences, cannot be governed permanently by any group relying on force and compulsion.
Local observers note that these statements coincide with heightened security pressures and targeted arrests in several Takhar districts.
Critics warn that such measures could exacerbate social distrust, local vendettas, and violations of citizens’ rights, undermining genuine security despite the Taliban’s public claims of ensuring stability.
