AI calls for immediate release of Matiullah Wesa

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Amnesty International (AI) has again demanded the immediate release of education activist Matiullah Wesa and said he was arbitrarily arrested by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).

On its Twitter handle the AI wrote: “Matiullah Wesa was arbitrarily arrested by the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) on 27 March 2023, while returning from evening prayer at the mosque.”

“Following the arrest, the GDI raided his house the next day and confiscated his personal mobile and laptop. On 29 March, the Taliban spokesperson confirmed his arrest, accusing him of illegal activities.”

AI said Wesa’s family had not been allowed to visit him and there has been no avenue to challenge the legality of his detention.

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