[Afghanistan] Strategic developments: Arrests

On 16 April 2025, Taliban intelligence forces arrested a female Afghan-Canadian influencer and social media activist in Kabul city. The motive for her arrest remained unknown. She is currently being held at the Taliban's Directorate 40 of Intelligence in Kabul. She is the founder of the NGO Dream Voice Act and was previously detained in February 2022 and released shortly after (coded separately). Known for her strong digital presence, she regularly used social media platforms to promote empathy, nonviolence, and civic awareness. In her final video message before the arrest, she directly addressed the Taliban with an appeal for compassion with people. She also leads a charity focused on training girls in Afghanistan. She has also faced criticism for promoting pro-Taliban narratives and portraying Afghanistan's situation more positively than widely reported.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Afghanistan

Event type

strategic

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