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Young Man Shot Dead by Taliban in Southwestern Afghanistan, Sources Report

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – A young man was fatally shot by Taliban forces in Nimruz, southwestern Afghanistan, allegedly after failing to stop at a checkpoint, local sources said.

According to sources, the victim, 25-year-old Sayed Allah, was shot by the Taliban forces in Khash Rod district on Sunday while riding his motorcycle after failing to stop properly at the checkpoint.

Details regarding the incident remain limited, and the local Taliban authorities have not provided any comment.

This incident follows a pattern of similar occurrences, where Taliban forces have shot civilians at checkpoints based on unfounded allegations of theft, affiliation with ISKP or armed opposition groups, or simply for not stopping at the checkpoint.

These incidents have added to the growing fear among locals regarding the Taliban’s rule, as it is not the first time the group has been accused of violence at checkpoints. Residents have expressed concern over the increasingly violent behavior of Taliban fighters, who now act as security forces.

Since their return to power, the Taliban, despite announcing a “general amnesty,” have been widely accused of systemic persecution. They have arrested, detained, tortured, and, in many cases, killed hundreds of civilians, including former government officials, activists, journalists, and opponents.

The United Nations and human rights organizations have repeatedly condemned the Taliban for widespread human rights abuses, urging the regime to uphold the rights and freedoms of Afghan citizens, including former government officials and activists.