A spokesperson for the Taliban government announced that dozens of terrorists, criminals and kidnappers had been arrested in the operations carried out by the Taliban forces in Kabul.
In his press conference, Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the liquidation operations that started two days ago in the capital and neighboring countries will continue, adding that the aim is to collect weapons and arrest the suspects.
Mujahideen confirmed the success of the operation and announced the seizure of hundreds of light and heavy weapons, including rocket launchers and grenades.
More than 60 thousand ammunition, as well as 13 armored vehicles and 13 ton Gunpowder and explosives were also seized.
The spokesperson stated that 9 kidnappers, 6 members of the terrorist organization ISIS and 53 thieves were arrested and two of the abducted were released.
The operations, which were heavily searched by Taliban militants, drew criticism amid reports of Taliban harassment of minorities and civilians, including women.
EU Ambassador to Afghanistan Andreas von Brandt, who has not returned to the country since the Taliban seized power in August, said: “Intimidation, house searches, arrests and violence against members of different ethnic groups and women are crimes and must be stopped immediately.” , wrote on Twitter. .
In response to the criticism, Mujahideen said the operation was well organized and security personnel were involved.
He added that all these efforts are for the benefit of the people and that the launch of such an operation is an obligation for both the people and the government.
Mujahid, on the other hand, stated that the new general license issued by the US Treasury Department will allow the transfer of funds to Afghan businessmen and others, but will exclude members of the Taliban. son welcomed the decision to ease restrictions on Afghan banks at times.
He expressed hope that the United States will continue to relax restrictions, as billions of dollars in Afghan assets are frozen in American banks and severely hamper the work of government agencies that previously depended on aid.
Source: EU
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