SOCIETY — June 27, 2026
Taliban Spokesman Promises to Pursue Case of Imprisoned Girl in Badghis
The mother of Sediqa says her daughter has been ill during two years of imprisonment in Badghis for refusing a forced marriage arranged in childhood. The Taliban spokesman agreed to review the case after receiving documents confirming the girl is under 18.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Taliban, has said he will pursue the case of a 17-year-old girl held in prison in Badghis province.
The mother of Sediqa, identified as Qurban Gul, stated that her daughter is ill in prison. She said Sediqa has been jailed for two years after refusing a forced marriage that was arranged when she was a child.
Mujahid promised to look into the matter after the family provided documents showing that Sediqa is still under 18 years old. Qurban Gul requested the immediate release of her daughter.
Sediqa is from the Turkmen community and originally from Morichaq village in Bala Murghab district, Badghis province. The case has involved ongoing court proceedings and pressure from an influential man due to her resistance to the forced marriage.
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Single source but includes direct on-record statement from named Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid; also references specific documents provided by the mother and concrete details on location, timeline, and case background.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "pressure from an influential man", "resistance of a girl", "has not succumbed to forced marriage" — these phrases frame the story with emotional advocacy for the girl's plight and imply injustice by authorities and a powerful figure.
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