In a letter to the United Nations, the Spontaneous Movement of Afghan Women expressed concern regarding the health of Manizha Seddiqi, women's rights activist and a member of their group.
The letter stated that Seddiqi is in a dire condition at the Pul-e-Charkhi prison and has fallen severely ill due to "Taliban torture”.
A copy of this letter that was published on Wednesday has been sent to Afghanistan International. The Spontaneous Movement of Afghan Women also said that the Taliban prevented Seddiqi’s family from providing her with medicine.
The letter highlighted that the Taliban has accused this activist of burning an image of the Taliban leader. The movement urged the United Nations to address Seddiqi’s situation.
Manizha Seddiqi was forcibly taken by the Taliban intelligence forces on October 9, 2023, and later transferred to the Pul-e-Charkhi prison. However, the Taliban has not provided any explanation for her detention or her current situation in prison.
In a statement, Amnesty International stated that women rights activists have been detained on fabricated charges, and they have not been given the right to a fair trial.
