Taliban Ministry of Justice Declares Omid Sabz Settlement in Kabul State Property

The Taliban Ministry of Justice has officially declared the Omid Sabz settlement in western Kabul as state property following a ruling by a special court. The decision covers land spanning the capital’s sixth and thirteenth municipal districts.

According to ministry officials, the court reviewed historical land documents and cadastral records before issuing the order. The designated area will be formally transferred to the Commission for the Prevention of Land Grabbing for further administrative handling. Ministry representatives stated that the legal review confirmed the property remains under government jurisdiction.

Reports on the precise size and historical ownership differ between outlets. Sources cited by Amu TV alleged the land historically belonged to Nabi Khalili, brother of former Vice President Mohammad Karim Khalili, and estimated the area at 1,500 jeribs. Conversely, Pajhwok reported that court officials confirmed the land is registered across five government parcels with no legal transfer to private individuals, specifying the area as 1,507.49 jeribs.

The Omid Sabz settlement is reported to contain roughly 500 residential units, housing an estimated 6,000 residents. The declaration has raised concerns among local inhabitants regarding their housing security. This ruling follows a similar recent decision concerning the Omar Gulistan settlement in Kabul, where authorities also moved to reclaim land for state use.