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Taliban Detains Two UN Mission Members in Herat

8/13/2026

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  • The Taliban General Directorate of Intelligence detained two Afghan members of the United Nations political mission in Herat on Sunday.
  • U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the United Nations has not received charges, has not visited the detainees, and urged respect for UN personnel privileges and immunities.
  • Human Rights Watch researcher Fereshta Abbasi warned the arrests could threaten the UN’s ability to deliver lifesaving aid across Afghanistan.