Taliban Arrests of Civil Society Activists Heighten Fear in Herat
Local sources in Herat report that the Taliban have increased arrests of civil society activists, intensifying fear and despair among residents and stifling free expression even in private family settings.
The arbitrary arrests have created an atmosphere of silence, with heightened pressure on activists, journalists, and other societal actors facing threats and prosecution for critical voices.
Girls' schools in Herat have been closed for five years, and efforts to advocate for their reopening face suppression. In the latest incident, two civil society activists who called for reopening girls' schools were arrested by the Taliban in Herat and later released.
Residents warn that this trend of arrests is plunging society into deeper oppression and eroding hopes for better conditions.
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