Eyewitnesses and local sources have told media outlets that Taliban forces detained 30 people on Tuesday during public protests in the city of Herat.
According to these sources, Taliban personnel reportedly assaulted a number of demonstrators during the protests. Reports also indicate that several protesters were injured as a result of gunfire by Taliban forces.
Local sources say that no information has yet been released regarding the condition of those detained or the locations where they are being held. Taliban authorities had not commented on the incident by the time this report was published.
It is worth noting that the information available about the incident is based on accounts provided by eyewitnesses and local sources. Further details regarding the exact number of detainees and injured individuals have not yet been independently verified.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
