Raid on Fawzia Kofi's residence and arrest of several people; families unaware of the fate of the detainees

Fawzia Kofi reacted to the arrest of her relatives in Kabul by the Taliban.

Kabul Times News 2026-05-02
Report by Samiullah Jahesh

According to a statement issued by Fawzia Kofi, a former member of the Afghan parliament, Taliban forces stormed the house of the activist and took over the place about three months ago; an action that led to the displacement of her family members and relatives.

Subsequently, on Tuesday, April 28, the new residence of these people was also targeted. According to the source, a number of relatives of the activist as well as a number of Badakhshan citizens who had no family ties to her were arrested in this raid.

Lack of information about the status of detainees
According to the information provided, since the arrest, the families of these individuals have been unaware of their fate, health status, and conditions of detention. Reports indicate that at least two of the detainees have previously faced health problems, which has increased concerns.

Reaction and concerns
The statement described these measures as “repressive” and emphasized that such events not only did not weaken the will of the protesters, but also demonstrated the effectiveness of civil society activities, especially the role of women, in the social transformation of Afghanistan.

It also called on the responsible institutions and related organizations to take immediate measures to clarify the status of the detainees and ensure their health and security.

Silence of the authorities
Up until the time of writing this report, Taliban officials had not reacted to the verses.