The Taliban-run Ministry of Justice has announced the suspension of operations for three charitable foundations, a union, and a council in Kabul, citing “illegal activities” as the reason for their closure.
In a statement, the ministry reported that it had reviewed 34 organizations, including charitable foundations and unions, in the capital over the past two months. Of these, the activities of 18 unions, 15 charitable foundations, and one council were assessed.
The ministry stated that three charitable foundations, one union, and one council were shut down due to a lack of official licenses, expired permits, and other violations.
This development comes amid growing concerns from humanitarian organizations about the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The United Nations has warned that the Taliban’s interference in the delivery of humanitarian aid, along with restrictions on women, is disrupting critical relief operations.
Earlier this year, in April, the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice also banned the activities of two political parties and 75 social organizations, citing “illegal activities.” At that time, the ministry said it had referred the leaders of these organizations to security agencies for further action.
