Taliban Police Resignations Reported in Nuristan Over Internal Disputes

Taliban Police Resignations Reported in Nuristan Over Internal Disputes
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Several members of the Taliban’s police command in Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province have reportedly resigned collectively, citing concerns over corruption, discrimination and ethnic bias within the force, according to local sources, as reported by Amu TV. The resignations were said to reflect growing internal dissatisfaction.

Sources said the officers accused provincial police chief Mohammad Muzammil of sidelining merit-based appointments and favoring ethnic ties in staffing decisions. They also claimed the commander lacks sufficient understanding of Nuristan’s geographic and social context, leading to decisions that have undermined morale among local police personnel.

The Taliban have not issued any public response regarding the reported resignations. However, the incident comes amid broader criticism of governance practices under Taliban rule, including allegations of administrative corruption and discriminatory policies across several sectors of the administration.

Separately, Afghanistan’s acting ambassador to the United Nations, Naseer Ahmad Faiq, said governance failures were deepening nationwide. He warned that poverty, unemployment and restrictions on women’s rights were worsening humanitarian conditions, adding that systems lacking justice and public legitimacy are unlikely to endure.