Taliban conduct house-to-house inspections in Kabul

Sources in Kabul have reported that the Taliban has initiated house-to-house inspections in parts of the city, including District 315 and Khair Khaneh, on Tuesday, November 1. The inspections are said to be part of an intensified campaign by the Taliban, though the exact purpose of these searches remains unclear.

According to reports from Afghanistan International Network and Hasht Sobh newspaper, the Taliban began these inspections without prior warning. This move follows similar house-to-house searches conducted by the group in Kabul and other provinces in recent months. In some cases, such as in Panjshir, citizens were reportedly arrested during these inspections, adding to the growing concerns about the Taliban's actions against civilians.

The Taliban has yet to provide any official statement or explanation regarding the current inspections in Kabul. However, these activities have caused unease among residents, many of whom fear arbitrary arrests and intimidation as the group continues to exert control over urban and rural areas.

House-to-house inspections have become more frequent since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, and these operations are often viewed as efforts to suppress opposition or locate individuals suspected of resistance or dissent. In the past, such operations have been linked to reports of human rights violations, including arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances.

The ongoing lack of transparency regarding the objectives of these inspections raises further concerns about the safety and freedom of Afghanistan's civilian population under the Taliban regime.