SAA

SAA event in Badakhshan, Faiz Abad area, Afghanistan on Fri 2nd January 2026

2nd January 2026

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On 2 January 2026, an Ismaili man was shot by unknown gunmen in the Dasht-e-Qargh area of Faiz Abad city, Badakhshan. He later succumbed to his injuries and died. Motive unknown. He was an employee of a telecommunications company. Ismaili civilians have faced pressure, human rights violations, and discrimination by the Taliban following their takeover.

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Badakhshan ( Faiz Abad area )

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