Reports from multiple regions of Afghanistan indicate a growing wave of violence, targeted killings, and alleged abuses against former security personnel under the Afghan Taliban administration, raising serious concerns over the treatment of individuals associated with the former government.
According to local sources, former employees of Afghanistan’s previous security institutions, including members of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) and police forces, are increasingly being targeted in what appears to be a pattern of assassinations, abductions, and violent attacks across different provinces.
In one of the reported incidents, a former deputy of the National Directorate of Security was killed in a armed attack in Badakhshan province, according to initial accounts. The individual reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during the assault.
Separately, in Paktika province, armed assailants allegedly killed a former police officer identified as Mohammad Umar, further adding to the rising number of reported targeted killings of ex-security personnel.
In another case, former Afghan military commander Hashmatullah was reportedly abducted and later killed, according to sources familiar with the matter. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and no group has publicly claimed responsibility.
These incidents come amid ongoing claims that former government employees and security officials are facing continued threats, detention, and violence in several regions of Afghanistan. Local accounts suggest that such incidents have persisted despite repeated assurances of general amnesty issued by the current authorities.
Observers note that the situation has fueled growing concerns over the safety and security of individuals formerly associated with the previous Afghan government, particularly those linked to security institutions.
Reports further allege that the crackdown on former personnel is taking place within the broader context of efforts to suppress resistance movements and consolidate control. However, these claims remain difficult to independently verify due to limited access to affected regions.
Human rights concerns have been repeatedly raised regarding the treatment of former officials, with calls for transparency and accountability over alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and acts of violence.
The continuation of such incidents underscores the fragile security environment in Afghanistan and raises questions about the implementation of previously announced reconciliation measures.
Authorities have not yet issued a comprehensive statement addressing these specific allegations. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected as additional information emerges from affected provinces.
