Local sources report that several employees of the Taliban police command in Nuristan province resigned on Friday, December 26, citing widespread corruption and ethnic discrimination.
They accuse Police Commander Muhammad Muzammil of making appointments based solely on ethnic ties and personal interests rather than merit.
The protesting officers argue that the commander is unfamiliar with the local culture and geography of Nuristan, leading to mismanagement.
Images sent to media outlets show a collective protest by the staff, who state that continued corruption is the primary reason for their resignation.
To address the escalating situation, Muhammad Ibrahim Sadr, the Deputy Minister of Security for the Taliban’s Interior Ministry, has reportedly traveled to Nuristan.
While the ministry has not yet issued an official statement, the incident highlights growing internal tensions over governance in the province.
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