Taliban Commander Plans to Leave Afghanistan

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• A former teacher-turned Taliban commander is now planning to flee Afghanistan.
• The strict Taliban laws and restrictions on women have altered his previous life.
• For the safety of his children’s future, he aims to find refuge in another country.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

With the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, life in Afghanistan has drastically changed. Women are banned from work and education, while laws grow more restrictive. Against this backdrop, a former teacher who became a Taliban commander is now considering leaving Afghanistan. His story sheds light on how he reluctantly adopted Taliban rules but now hopes to flee for his family’s safety. He dreams of relocating to a country where his children can have a secure future. He claims educated individuals are the Taliban’s primary targets, with threats forcing them out of positions.

Currently, the commander’s job is to monitor other terrorist groups and prevent anti-Taliban activities. However, he fears that both his actions and Taliban’s laws put his family at risk. He recounts how the Taliban abandoned past promises and enforced strict laws, taking away women’s freedom.

He describes Afghanistan as having lost its colorful walls and lively atmosphere, replaced by rigid laws and restrictions. He feels that, under Taliban rule, his children’s future is bleak, prompting him to plan an escape to offer them a better life through education and a brighter future.

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