POLITICS — May 30, 2026
Rahmatullah Nabil Says UN Reports Challenge Taliban Legitimacy if True
Rahmatullah Nabil criticized Taliban leadership and religious scholars over a UN report documenting sexual violence against female prisoners in Afghanistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read
Rahmatullah Nabil stated that if United Nations reports of sexual violence against female prisoners in Afghanistan are true, they challenge the moral, religious and human legitimacy of the current rulers.
Nabil held Taliban leadership directly responsible for all actions in Afghanistan's prisons and detention centers, citing their absolute authority.
He also criticized religious scholars for remaining silent on the accusations despite addressing topics such as what is permitted and prohibited under religious guidelines.
The statements follow a UN report documenting 21 cases of sexual violence, including gang rape, against 15 women and 6 girls in 2025.
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Single source provides direct, attributable quotes from named public figure Rahmatullah Nabil on his public X account along with specific UNAMA case details; 'Nabil said X' is verifiable regardless of topic sensitivity.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "seriously challenge the moral, religious and human legitimacy", "such serious accusations", "silence in the face of oppression is not neutrality; it is a kind of overlooking of moral, religious and human responsibility" - these phrases use strong evaluative language to question the rulers' legitimacy and frame the scholars' silence as a moral failing.
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