Afghanistan: Taliban Detain Protesters over Gold Mining Dispute in Takhar

Jan 21, 2026
Amu TV
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Taliban intelligence forces have begun detaining protesters in Chah Ab district in northeastern province of Takhar, following weeks of unrest linked to gold mining activities, local sources told Amu TV on Wednesday.

The sources said at least three men – identified as Mohammad Amin, Mohammad Hashem and Qarah Khan – were detained over the past week from different villages in the district.

Local elders have sought talks with Taliban officials to secure the detainees’ release, the sources said, but their whereabouts and condition remain unclear.

The Taliban have not commented publicly on the reported arrests.