Kathmandu, January 16
The Taliban has expelled nearly 3,000 members. The Taliban’s latest move comes as it launches a crackdown on dissent.
Al-Arabiya reports that the Taliban, which came to power in August last year, has expelled
nearly 3,000 members of the organization, accusing them of defaming Afghanistan through
abusive and abusive activities.
A Taliban official said on Saturday that some 3,000 members had been removed for alleged
involvement in immoral activities. ”They were defaming the Islamic Emirate (Afghanistan),” said Latifullah Hakimi, head of the purge commission.
”They were involved in corruption and drugs, and they were interfering in people’s personal lives,” Hakimi said, adding that ”some of them had links to Islamic State.”
According to Hakimi, the same number of members have been removed from the organization in 14 provinces and the cleansing campaign will continue in the remaining provinces. Taliban fighters have been accused of illegally killing a former member of the security forces after Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada announced a general amnesty.
The Taliban has tightened its grip on Afghan civilians since coming to power. Women and girls in particular have been banned from walking, working and studying freely. Similarly, women are allowed to travel long distances only with male relatives.
By Karuna Thapa
