Local sources in Jawzjan province have reported a distressing incident in which Taliban fighters killed a man’s brother after he refused their demand to return to Afghanistan from abroad. The victim, identified as Hafizullah, was a resident of Sheberghan, the center of Jawzjan.
According to the sources, on Wednesday, July 26th, Hafizullah was killed two nights ago in the presence of his wife and children, carried out by Taliban fighters. Subsequently, the lifeless body was taken away by the fighters.
Sources further revealed that Hafizullah’s brother had been employed at a foreign institution during the previous government’s rule and had sought refuge in a foreign country following the Taliban’s takeover. The Taliban had repeatedly demanded Hafizullah to establish contact with his brother and persuade him to return to the country. However, due to security threats, Hafizullah’s brother had rejected the Taliban’s request.
The family of the deceased pleaded with the Taliban to hand over his body, but their request was met with refusal.
As of now, local Taliban officials have not made any statements regarding this incident.
This tragic event follows a similar incident in May when the Taliban killed an employee of the German institution GIZ in Kabul after holding his son hostage to force his return to Afghanistan.
Despite declaring a general amnesty, the Taliban have persistently detained, tortured, and even killed government officials, international institution workers, and other civilians and military personnel on various pretexts.
