Armed robbers recently killed an elderly taxi driver in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, after stealing his car, adding to the soaring crime rates in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of the nation.
According to the source, the 64-year-old man was kidnapped by armed individuals on August 19 while operating his taxi. His body was found the following morning in Mazar-e-police Sharif's district 10.
The inquiry is ongoing, and no one has been detained as a result according to the Taliban security personnel.
In Jalalabad city, thieves recently killed a university lecturer from the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, while on August 5, four individuals allegedly set a man on fire.
Since the Taliban took control, unemployment and poverty have reached their highest levels in Afghanistan, and criminality has also soared. According to the source, this has consequently contributed to an increase in homicides, suicides, and interpersonal conflicts.
International estimates indicate that Afghanistan is currently experiencing a catastrophic humanitarian catastrophe, with more than 23 million people in need of aid.
Furthermore, following the fall of the Afghan government and the Taliban's resumption of power in August of last year, the situation for human rights in Afghanistan has gotten worse. Even while war has stopped in the nation, grave human rights violations—particularly against women, children, and minorities remain unabated.
Large-scale violence has been unleashed as a result of the US troops leaving the country, leading to political unrest in several regions of the nation. According to UNAMA, at least 59% of the population currently requires humanitarian aid, an increase of 6 million people since the beginning of 2021.
A number of areas in Kabul are in utter destitution as a result of the ongoing economic crisis. According to researchers, political changes are the main cause of the increase in poverty. Additionally, several private enterprises in the country ceased operations once the Taliban took power, further destabilizing the nation.
Moreover, as the nation struggles with a humanitarian crisis, millions of Afghans are on the verge of hunger.
