Local sources in Faryab province have alleged that an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and later killed in Andkhoy district.
According to the sources, five members of the Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice were allegedly involved in the incident. The sources claim that the girl was subjected to sexual violence before her death.
The allegations are extremely serious and have not been independently verified. No official statement from Taliban authorities regarding the incident was immediately available.
The reported case has raised concerns over the safety of children and the conduct of officials responsible for enforcing Taliban social regulations. If confirmed, the allegations would constitute serious violations of the rights and protection of a child.
Further details about the girl’s identity, the circumstances surrounding her death and any investigation into the allegations remain unclear.
Human rights organizations have repeatedly called for accountability and legal protections for children in Afghanistan. The Taliban has previously said that its institutions operate according to Islamic law and national regulations, but allegations of abuse involving officials have continued to draw international scrutiny.
The claims surrounding the Andkhoy incident require an independent investigation to establish what happened and determine whether those accused were involved.