Tensions rise in Darwaz districts of Badakhshan after Juma Khan-Fateh’s latest statements

Local sources in Badakhshan province told Kabul Times News that tensions have increased in Darwaz districts and concerns about the possibility of conflict in the region have increased following Juma Khan-Fateh’s latest statements.

According to the sources, Juma Khan-Fateh said in his recent speech: “Badakhshan’s mines are the right of the Badakhshan people” and called on the residents of Darwaz to stand by him. He also emphasized that “I will expel all foreigners.”

Sources added that after these statements, a number of local residents have announced their support for Juma Khan-Fateh. Meanwhile, some concerns have been expressed about increased tension and the possibility of conflict in the region.

So far, local authorities have not officially reacted to these statements and the current situation and have not said anything about it.

Kabul Times News | 2026-05-22
Report; Samiullah Jahesh