Kabul (Monitoring Desk): Since the establishment of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, security risks faced by former government and military officials have continued to increase. Reports by the United Nations and international human rights organizations state that many former officials have been targeted in recent years.
According to a recent UN report, at least 123 former Afghan military personnel were killed in various incidents during 2025 alone. The report noted that in several cases, full investigations could not be carried out, creating an atmosphere of fear among former officials and their families.
International media and human rights circles report that some former Afghan officials have also been targeted outside Afghanistan. According to reports, on December 24, 2025, a former Afghan commander was shot in Tehran and did not survive.
Sources say that confessional statements have also emerged from some security personnel admitting involvement in such attacks, including allegations of targeting former military officials.
Experts believe this situation raises serious concerns regarding human rights and the rule of law in Afghanistan. International organizations have expressed deep concern and have called for transparent investigations and protection for affected families.
