During a visit to Khost province, senior Taliban official Mawlawi Abdul Kabir delivered a stern warning against any public criticism of the current regime. In his speech, he declared that no individual has the right to “speak or act” against the system, whether they are “in the mountains, in the air, or on the road.”
Abdul Kabir insisted that citizens who have complaints must address them directly and privately with Taliban officials rather than airing grievances publicly. He claimed that the people and the Taliban are “partners” in the system and that public dissent or protest would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
This statement reinforces the strict controls on freedom of speech in Afghanistan. The Taliban leadership continues to view public criticism as an act of rebellion, further tightening the space for political discourse and civil liberties in the country.
Taliban Official Bans Public Criticism of the Regime
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