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Sources: An engineer has been kidnapped in Kabul by individuals affiliated with the Taliban.
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Sources: An engineer has been kidnapped in Kabul by individuals affiliated with the Taliban.

May 2, 2026
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Local sources have reported that an engineer named “Homayoun Khawani” was kidnapped four days ago in Kabul while returning from his workplace by individuals affiliated with the Taliban. This incident has raised concerns about the increasing cases of abductions in the capital.

According to sources, no information has been received about his fate or his health status so far. The location of his detention is also reported to be unknown.

Based on the provided information, Homayoun Khawani is originally from Badakhshan province and has had no history of opposing activities against the Taliban.

Meanwhile, his family, expressing serious concerns about his health, has called for his immediate release. They state that after several days, they have still received no information regarding his condition.

In a similar incident, Shapur Hassan-Zoy, by sharing a video on social media, has announced that his daughters have been kidnapped by individuals affiliated with the Taliban. No further details about this claim have been published.

These developments come amid recent reports of increased arbitrary detentions, abductions, and kidnappings in various provinces of Afghanistan.

Writer:Salima Aryaei

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