Sources in Kabul say Taliban forces have surrounded the office of the “Supreme Commission of Afghan Shiites” in the Kart-e Chahar area of the Afghan capital.
According to a source familiar with the situation, Taliban forces surrounded the commission’s office at around 2:00. The source identified the location as being in Kart-e Chahar, Kabul, but did not provide further details about the reason for the reported siege.
The development has raised concerns among members and supporters of Afghanistan’s Shia community, particularly amid ongoing debates over the rights, representation and security of religious minorities in the country.
Details about whether officials or other individuals were inside the office when it was surrounded remain unclear. There has also been no further information provided about whether anyone was detained or whether the forces conducted a search of the premises.
The reported incident comes as the Taliban continues to face scrutiny over its treatment of religious and ethnic communities across Afghanistan. Shia Muslims have previously expressed concerns over security and their ability to operate community and religious institutions.
The circumstances surrounding the reported presence of Taliban forces at the commission’s office remain unclear, and further information is expected to emerge regarding the reasons behind the operation and its outcome.