RASC News Agency: Sources emanating from Herat province indicate that the Taliban faction situated in Jibraill town of Herat has sought the assistance of elders from the Hazara community in compiling a comprehensive registry encompassing erstwhile government personnel, both military and civilian. This request, articulated on Tuesday, December 12th, extends to individuals residing abroad who are subject to their governance. Nevertheless, the Hazara tribal elders in Jibraill town have unequivocally rebuffed this demand, asserting the impracticality of discerning and enumerating past government employees within their jurisdiction. The Taliban faction has not elucidated any further on the rationale behind this solicitation.
This entreaty from the Taliban transpires against a backdrop of escalating targeted and systematic assaults on Hazaras and former government employees, particularly in Herat city and Jibraill town. Given these circumstances, certain citizens have expressed apprehension, cautioning others against divulging any information about former government employees to the Taliban, as it poses a potential threat to their lives and future. Prior reports from Kabul province had indicated that the Taliban had disseminated forms in various regions to collect data about citizens and their households.
The atmosphere in Herat province remains charged as the Taliban continues to assert its dominion and levy demands upon the local populace. The Hazara elders’ refusal to accede to their request underscores the resilience and unwillingness of specific communities to acquiesce to the Taliban’s mandates. It is imperative for authorities to address the escalating attacks on Hazaras and former government employees, ensuring the safety and security of all residents within the province.
