KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Local sources in Nangarhar Province say a man has been killed by his brother in Kama district of the province.
According to the sources, the incident occurred on Tuesday (3 March) in the village of Shirgar in Kama district.
The victim, identified as Siyar Ahmad, was reportedly stabbed to death by his brother. Sources said the motive behind the killing was a family dispute.
The suspect was apprehended by local residents while attempting to flee and was later handed over to the Taliban authorities, the sources added.
Local Taliban officials in Nangarhar have not yet commented on the incident.
Similar cases of family-related killings have previously been reported in Nangarhar and other provinces across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan has seen a surge in violent crimes in recent years, including abductions, armed robberies, targeted killings, and mysterious deaths. The Taliban, who regained power in 2021 and claim to have restored nationwide security, face criticism from citizens, rights groups, and activists over civilian protection and transparency in crime investigations.
The killing highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and family disputes in Afghanistan, where economic hardship, social pressures and limited access to legal and support services have exacerbated tensions within households.
Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that weakened institutional oversight and restrictions on civil society have reduced avenues for mediation and protection in cases of domestic abuse. In rural and conflict-affected areas, disputes are often handled informally, sometimes escalating into violence.
