SAA event in Farah, Mil 78 border crossing area, Afghanistan on Tue 17th February 2026

A protest by customs workers at the Mil 78 border crossing in Farah Province turned violent after Taliban forces opened fire to disperse demonstrators, injuring few people, Afghanistan International reports on February 17. The workers are employed by the Farah Customs Directorate and are responsible for inspecting vehicles entering Afghanistan from Iran to prevent the smuggling of illegal goods. The protest began after some workers learned they had been dismissed, while others were informed that their daily wages would be significantly reduced. In response, the workers closed the customs gate and, during the demonstration, broke the windows of the customs directorate building.