The Taliban district governor of Khak-e Jabbar in Kabul, Mullah Aminullah Badri, has reportedly been engaged for the second time to a 16-year-old girl in exchange for a large sum of money, according to a report by Zawia News.
The report claims that Badri has kept the alleged second engagement secret from his first wife. It further states that he has taken the dowry associated with the marriage arrangement to a friend’s house, reportedly due to concerns about his first wife finding out about the matter.
According to Zawia News, the alleged engagement involves a significant financial payment and has been kept private. The report does not provide further details about the identity of the girl or her family.
The allegations come amid continued concerns over the treatment and rights of women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The reported case has also drawn attention because of the girl’s age and the circumstances surrounding the alleged marriage arrangement.
The information was reported by Zawia News, and further independent confirmation of the allegations was not provided in the report.