The Supreme Commission of Afghan Shiites announced on Wednesday that its doors remain open to visitors and that its activities are continuing without interruption.
In a statement, the commission said it continues to operate normally, following the reported siege of its office in Kabul by Taliban Ministry of Justice forces on Tuesday.
The Taliban forces reportedly surrounded the commission’s office while members were inside the building. The siege later ended after intervention by Taliban intelligence officials, and the forces left the area.
Despite confirming that its activities are continuing, the Supreme Commission of Afghan Shiites did not provide any explanation for the siege or clarify why Taliban Ministry of Justice forces surrounded the office.
The development comes amid growing attention to the Taliban’s recent actions involving Afghanistan’s Shia community and religious institutions. The reported siege of the commission’s office has raised questions about the relationship between Taliban authorities and representatives of the country’s Shia population.
The commission’s statement appears intended to reassure visitors and members of the community that its operations have not been disrupted by the incident.
No further details have been released about the circumstances that led to the siege, including whether Taliban officials searched the premises or questioned commission members.
The Taliban have also not publicly provided a detailed explanation for the action against the commission’s office. Further developments could shed light on the reasons behind the incident and whether the authorities intend to take any additional measures concerning the commission.