[Afghanistan] Violence against civilians: Attack

Around 9 April 2025 (week of), Taliban intelligence forces arrested and beat three family members of a former United States Institute of Peace contractor in Kabul province, questioning them about his cooperation with the United States. Sources reported that the incident followed a false disclosure by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency claiming that he had been a former Taliban member through whom the U.S. had funded the Taliban. The United States Institute of Peace refuted the claim, stating that he had disassociated from the Taliban and had been working as an advisor on women's rights.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-09

Country

Afghanistan

Event type

violence

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