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Afghanistan
Taliban Justice Minister Accused of Humiliating Two Hazara Officials in Kabul
DID Press: Reliable sources say Abdul Hakim Sharae, the Taliban’s acting justice minister, summoned and allegedly rebuked, insulted and humiliated two senior Hazara officials during a meeting at his office in Kabul on Monday, August 10. According to the sources,…
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Afghanistan
Beating of Shia Cleric Raises Fears Over Taliban Pressure on Minorities
DID Press: The reported assault on prominent Shia cleric Ustad Hussaindad Sharifi in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi district is being viewed by analysts as more than an isolated disciplinary incident by local Taliban authorities. Observers say the episode reflects broader patterns in…
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