Human Rights Coalition Condemns Taliban’s Forced Confession Video of Detained Girl ‘Nuriya’
A coalition of human rights activists has condemned the release of a video showing the forced confession of a girl known as “Nuriya” while detained by the Taliban administration. The group described the act as a clear example of violations of human dignity, gender-based violence, and abuse of power.
In a message published on the social media platform X on the evening of Saturday, 7 February, the coalition stated that Nuriya, due to extreme poverty and the responsibility of supporting her family, was compelled to wear boys’ clothing and work at a café. During her detention, she was interrogated and filmed, and the video was publicly released.
The human rights coalition believes such conduct amounts to clear humiliation, intimidation, and forced confession—actions that are unacceptable under any legal system and violate basic principles of human rights.
The organization emphasized the illegitimacy of the Taliban administration, stating that the group has no legal authority to arrest, investigate, or interrogate citizens. They added that such behaviors resemble hostage-taking and the creation of a climate of fear within society.
Furthermore, the coalition noted that the phenomenon of girls dressing in boys’ clothing stems from structural poverty, unemployment, and widespread economic and social restrictions following the Taliban’s takeover. It should not be considered a “moral crime.” This situation, the coalition said, reflects the fate of millions of Afghan women and girls across the country.
In conclusion, the human rights coalition called for the immediate and unconditional release of Nuriya, an end to forced confession practices, the registration of this case as a human rights crime, and a reassessment by the international community regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid.
