Sources in Kabul say the Taliban Ministry of Justice has dissolved the Supreme Commission of Afghan Shiites, an institution reportedly established by the Taliban’s intelligence agency.
According to a report by The Information Daily, a source said the Taliban Ministry of Justice confiscated the membership cards of 25 members of the commission on Monday, September 21, and instructed them not to return to the organization’s office.
The source said the members had been contacted by Taliban authorities a day earlier and asked to visit the Ministry of Justice. They were reportedly told that the head of the commission was expected to be released.
However, after the 25 members arrived at the ministry, their membership cards were allegedly confiscated. They were also reportedly informed that the commission had been dissolved and that they could no longer carry out activities under its framework.
The reported move has raised concerns over the future of the commission and the representation of Afghanistan’s Shia community under the Taliban administration.
The Supreme Commission of Afghan Shiites has reportedly operated as a body dealing with issues concerning the country’s Shia community. The latest development could affect its organizational activities and engagement with community members.
The information was attributed to sources cited by The Information Daily, and independent confirmation of the reported dissolution was not provided.