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Detention of Afghan Citizens by Tajik Authorities in Border Operation Raises Concerns
According to sources from Radio Ozodi, Tajik authorities have conducted operations in the hard-to-reach border zone of the Shamsiddin Shokhin district in the Khatlon region, resulting in the detention of dozens of Afghan citizens, including former military personnel. While the Tajik authorities have not officially commented on the matter, sources from state institutions have confirmed the detentions, stating that the detainees were found in possession of weapons.
The exact details of how and when these Afghan citizens entered Tajikistan remain unknown. After the Taliban assumed power in Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, many military personnel, pilots, and civilians sought refuge in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Some individuals eventually moved to other countries, while others returned to Afghanistan. Those who remained are currently residing in various cities and regions of Tajikistan.
The recent detentions and the fate of the detainees, who have been transferred to Dushanbe, are currently undisclosed. The situation has raised concerns and highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities surrounding border security in the region.
