Taliban Accused of Forcibly Evicting Shiite Families from Kabul Residential Complex

Taliban Accused of Forcibly Evicting Shiite Families from Kabul Residential Complex
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Local sources have accused the Taliban authorities of forcibly evicting Shiite families from the Omid Sabz residential complex in western Kabul and moving families from other areas into their homes, raising concerns over possible demographic changes in the predominantly Shiite neighbourhood.

According to the sources, the Taliban’s Justice Ministry has evacuated dozens of homes after declaring the land state-owned. More than 200 families have reportedly moved into vacated properties, while some original residents were allegedly prevented from removing their belongings. Local representatives were also reportedly summoned and detained amid growing pressure on residents.

The complex, also known as Haji Nabi, is home to more than 10,000 Shiite families who say they built their houses over the past two decades using official government ownership documents. Residents and community elders continue to oppose the evictions, fearing further displacement.