RASC News Agency: The recent suicide of a female protester in Kunduz province and the subsequent arrest of numerous women in the western part of Kabul city by the Taliban have garnered attention from the human rights organization “Freedom Now.” In a statement released on January 5th, the organization expressed concern over the reports emerging from Afghanistan concerning the suicide of Zahra Mohammadi, a women’s rights activist, following her release from Taliban custody. The organization underscored the imperative to safeguard the lives of civil actors and conveyed profound regret over the situation.
Zahra Mohammadi, an active participant in protests in Kunduz province, tragically took her own life after being released from Taliban prison. It is believed that she endured harassment and immense pressure from the group during her detention, ultimately influencing her tragic decision. In response to the arrest of girls and women in the western part of Kabul, “Freedom Now” called for their immediate and unconditional release. The organization also accentuated that the arrest of women in the Hazara-majority area of Kabul was a consequence of their non-compliance with the Taliban’s mandatory hijab laws, further highlighting the regressive policies of the group.
The Taliban’s actions in apprehending girls who did not conform to their hijab requirements in specific areas have triggered widespread condemnation from both domestic and international authorities and institutions. The UN special rapporteur has also urged the Taliban to release the detained women and girls without any conditions. The gravity of the situation and the violation of women’s rights in Afghanistan by the Taliban have prompted urgent calls for action to protect the lives and freedoms of Afghanistani women.
