Members of a displaced family from Balkhab said those arrested were civilians, including drivers, farmers and daily wagers.

Envoys from at least 20 countries and international organizations are attending the Tashkent conference to discuss Afghanistan.

The motive behind Alawodin Erkin’s arrest is not known yet and local journalists and officials are not commenting on the.

The conference will start on Monday where economic projects will be the main focus of discussions, reports say.

Relatives of the former military personnel said the Taliban has warned them against complaining on this matter.

UN says 122 instances of arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists and media workers happened in the last 10 months.

The Taliban government has asked the international community to help Afghans alleviate poverty and unemployment.

The incident happened in the Njirab district in the central province of Kapisa on Monday night, two sources said.

Panjshir women in a gathering asked the international community not to remain silent on their situation.

Afghan journalists exiled in Pakistan said the Canadian government should resume the evacuation process.