KABUL: Intelligence officials have arrested a university professor in Afghanistan on charges of criticizing the Taliban.
According to details, Faizullah Jalal, a well-known professor of Kabul University, was arrested yesterday for criticizing the Taliban rule on social media.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the arrest of Professor Jalal on Twitter. That is why he incited people against the government through inappropriate comments on social media and raised people’s respect.
# Explanation:
د # جلال A fanatic has been arrested for trying to justify his actions on social media. # System Encouraging and playing with human dignity.
Who else is a teacher and a sage !!? Do not say such things from the address and do not harm anyone’s personality and honor. pic.twitter.com/TkYxTQhEHG– Zabihullah (..ذبـــــيح الله م) (Zabehulah_M33) January 8, 2022
The professor’s daughter, Hasna Jalal, confirmed the news in a tweet, demanding the immediate release of her father. I fought the election against former President Hamid Karzai.
It’s been 24 hours since the arrest of Dr Faizullah Jalal. #FreeUstadJalal #NotoTalibanOppressionpagossman heatherbarr1 HillelNeuer frishtasee GenevaSummit UNHumanRights WhiteHouse ErmanGermanyinAFG EUAmbAFG @EUinAfghanistan https://t.co/MDdgJfSvza
– Dr Faizullah Jalal (alaJalalFaizullah) January 9, 2022
Protests have also started in Afghanistan against the arrest of Professor Jalal. In this regard, women have also staged a protest, while the hashtag of free Professor Jalal is also gaining popularity on Twitter.
According to Al Jazeera News, a local news agency Amaj News said that the account of Zabihullah Mujahid used as a reference, Turned out to be fake Yes, on Saturday Faizullah Jalal also warned from his official Twitter handle that this account is not his, but fake. This fake account has now been deleted by Twitter.
Amnesty International condemns the arrest of Professor Faizullah Jalal, a Kabul university lecturer for exercising his freedom of expression and criticizing the Taliban on a TV show. We call on the Taliban authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally. #FreeJalal https://t.co/UgZ821qrTv
– Amnesty International South Asia (namnestysasia) January 8, 2022
Human rights group Amnesty International has condemned the professor’s arrest and demanded his immediate release.