POLITICS — July 4, 2026
Son of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Describes Hardships Faced by Afghans
Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar noted in his post that his father's identity has brought him restrictions while highlighting discrimination, corruption, and injustice as key issues affecting the population.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read
Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar wrote a note on X on July 4 about the discrimination, migration, humiliation, corruption, injustice, and consequences of political crises affecting many Afghans.
He stated that he was named after Engineer Habib-ur-Rahman Najrabi, one of the founders of the Muslim Youth Movement.
Being the son of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has not been easy, according to the post, and he has faced problems and restrictions.
Hekmatyar has been active on social networks in recent years, regularly commenting on political and social issues in Afghanistan. He has criticized Taliban policies and called for a system based on popular vote, international engagement, education, and internationally accepted values.
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Single source provides direct attribution to a named individual's public social media post with specific, checkable details including date and content themes.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "the pain that Afghans endure and internalize", "these pains are not limited to him but are part of the reality of life for many Afghan citizens" — these phrases use emotional framing to evoke shared suffering and victimhood.
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