Protest by Farah Customs Workers Turns Violent
A protest by customs workers at the Mil 78 border crossing in Farah province turned violent after Taliban forces opened fire to disperse demonstrators, sources told Afghanistan International.
Local sources said two or three people were wounded in the incident. Taliban officials have not commented.
According to the sources, the workers are employed by the Farah Customs Directorate and are responsible for inspecting vehicles entering Afghanistan from Iran to prevent the smuggling of illegal goods. Their duties include unloading trucks for inspection when necessary and reloading cargo after checks are completed.
The protest began after some workers learned they had been dismissed, while others were informed that their daily wages would be significantly reduced.
In response, the workers closed the customs gate and, during the demonstration, broke the windows of the customs directorate building.
