Taliban intelligence officers detain two UNAMA staff in Herat on Aug. 9
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Taliban intelligence officers detained two Afghan employees of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Herat on Sunday, 9 August. UNAMA said the de facto authorities provided no explanation, no charges and no access to the staff. The UN called on Afghan authorities to respect the organisation's privileges and immunities.
The Herat Detention
Taliban intelligence officers detained two Afghan UNAMA staff in the western city of Herat on Sunday, 9 August, the UN mission said. UNAMA stated that the de facto authorities did not explain the reasons for the detention, did not report any charges against the two employees, and did not provide access to them. The mission did not disclose the names or personal details of the detained staff.
UN Appeal, Taliban Silence
The UN called on Afghan authorities to uphold the privileges and immunities of the organisation and its employees, according to Amu TV, which cited the UNAMA statement. The Taliban intelligence directorate in Herat has not officially commented on the case. UNAMA said the two detained employees have remained without access to mission personnel since 9 August.
What's Next
The United Nations is expected to press Taliban authorities for access to the two detained staff and for a formal explanation. It remains unclear whether the UNAMA employees will be released or charged, as the intelligence directorate has not stated the reasons for the detention.
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Taliban intelligence officers detain two UNAMA staff in Herat on Aug. 9
