KABUL: Taliban forces raided the residence of former Afghan president Hamid Karzai in Kabul, preventing a planned meeting between Karzai and several tribal elders, according to sources familiar with the incident.
Sources in Kabul said the incident took place as several tribal elders were preparing to meet Karzai. The Taliban raid disrupted the gathering and prevented the participants from holding the planned meeting.
Some of the attendees reportedly reacted to the intervention, although further details about their response were not immediately available.
The reasons behind the Taliban’s action remain unclear. There has been no immediate official statement from Taliban authorities explaining the raid or confirming whether any individuals were detained during the incident.
Karzai has remained a prominent political figure in Afghanistan since leaving office in 2014. Following the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, he has continued to hold meetings with political figures, religious scholars, tribal elders and other members of Afghan society.
The reported disruption of the meeting comes amid continued restrictions on political gatherings and activities in Afghanistan. Former government officials and influential community figures have faced increased scrutiny under the Taliban administration.
Further details about the incident, including the identities of the tribal elders involved and whether any arrests were made, remain unclear.