” Abdul Hamid Khorasani, a controversial Taliban commander, expressed deep regret for joining the group in a fierce reaction to the removal of Persian language from university signs. He stated that had he known his mother tongue and ethnic identity would be treated as a crime, he would have preferred death over serving under the Taliban flag.
Criticizing “ethnic and linguistic discrimination,” Khorasani claimed he was deceived by Islamic slogans. He warned that such prejudiced behavior in a system claiming to be Islamic is shameful, citing the fate of historical tyrants like Pharaoh.
The Tajik commander emphasized that while he has the capacity for military resistance, he remains silent to avoid “sedition and shedding innocent blood.” His comments highlight growing internal rifts and ethnic grievances within the Taliban ranks.
Abdul Hamid Khorasani, a controversial Taliban commander
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