KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban have detained two civil society activists in Kabul, sources told Amu on Monday.
The activists, Najib Watanyar and Ezatullah Rahimi, were arrested on Sunday, December 3, in Kabul, according to the sources.
The reason for their detention remains unclear, but the two had participated in an advocacy event for women’s rights in the west of Kabul about a month ago, the sources said.
The Taliban have not yet issued any statements regarding the arrests.
