The Taliban’s Ministry of Justice has announced that 69.45 jeribs of land in the Ehsan Mina settlement in Kabul’s Bagrami district have been declared “Emirate-owned” following what it described as an Islamic ruling.
In a statement issued on Sunday, September 5, the ministry said a special court dealing with cases involving allegedly usurped land in the central zone had reviewed ownership documents concerning 364 jeribs of land in the settlement.
After examining the documents, the court determined that 69.45 jeribs of the land belonged to the “Emirate,” according to the ministry. The ruling was reportedly based on an Islamic legal determination, although the ministry did not provide further details about the specific legal reasoning behind the decision.
Ehsan Mina is located in the Kamari area of Bagrami district, southeast of Kabul. The decision could affect residents and property holders in the settlement, particularly those who claim private ownership of the land.
The Taliban has established special courts to address disputes involving land that it considers illegally occupied or usurped. Such cases have become an important part of the authorities’ efforts to review land ownership and reclaim property they consider state-owned.
The latest ruling adds to ongoing concerns surrounding land ownership disputes in Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan. Residents and property owners affected by such decisions may face uncertainty over their legal claims and the future of their properties.
Further details regarding the affected residents, ownership documents and possible implementation of the ruling have not yet been made public.