Hamza Alfat, civil activist dies after release from Taliban prison

Jumhuri Mudara: Hamza Alfat, one of Afghanistan’s civil activists, passed away a few days after being released from Taliban prison.

Reports indicates that the cause of his death was the severe torture he endured during his imprisonment.

Local sources have confirmed that Hamza Alfat was arrested by the Taliban in Kabul in February 2023 and was held in their prison for nearly 2 years.

After his release, he returned to his home in Kabul but succumbed from torture he endured while in detention.

According to claims from sources, Alfat was subjected to extreme torture in prison, which led to the deterioration of his physical condition.

This is not the first time reports of prisoner torture in Taliban prisons have surfaced. Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned about the Taliban’s treatment of detainees.

The group has frequently been accused of using brutal methods to suppress opponents, civil activists, and journalists.

Hamza Alfat’s death has sparked widespread reactions on social media. Users have expressed their condolences and described the incident as an example of severe human rights violences in Afghanistan.

 Some human rights activists have called for an independent international investigation into the Taliban’s treatment of detainees.

Meanwhile, Taliban have yet to officially comment on the matter.