Afghanistan: Displacement of Indigenous Lands to Kuchis: Taliban Rulings Reflect Ethnic and Linguistic Discrimination

Sep 29, 2024 | Hasht-e Subh
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Several citizens in the country claim that the Taliban’s judicial institutions often issue rulings based on ethnic and linguistic differences—decisions they view as unfair and favoring specific groups. In a recent case, the primary court in Nawur district, Ghazni province, ruled that dozens of local families, who were born and raised in the area, must surrender their homes and agricultural lands to Kuchis (nomads) and vacate the area promptly. This ruling followed a claim of ownership made by the Kuchis against the residents. The native residents of Nawur district believe the Taliban court’s ruling is unjust, accusing the Taliban of favoring the Kuchis due to ethnic and linguistic discrimination and seizing their properties. Many citizens criticize the Taliban for issuing rulings based on these divisions and urge them to abandon their linguistic biases.