Taliban Detains Several Protesters In Argo District of Badakhshan
Local sources said that the Taliban have detained several groups of protesters in Argo and transferred them by helicopter to Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan.
An informed source said that the Taliban members have arrested at least 22 protesters in the village of Barlas.
The Taliban in Badakhshan confirmed the arrest of several protesters but did not comment on the number of detainees.
The Taliban stated that these protesters demonstrated against the eradication of poppy cultivation and were detained after the protests turned violent and the Taliban members had to shoot at the protesters.
This protest occurred on Monday in continuation of the eradication of poppy fields in Badakhshan.
The Taliban's Chief of Staff has stated that the eradication of poppies will continue despite local dissatisfaction and protests in Badakhshan.
