human rights defender

Ahmad Mujtaba Mohammadi

Actions and Campaigns

Urgent support needed

To facilitate safe relocation to a secure country, access international protection or asylum pathways, and provide assistance to ensure his safety due to the ongoing risk of persecution by Taliban authorities.

HRD's year of birth

1998

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Journalist/Blogger

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Other

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

Released

HRD's bio and work

Ahmad Mojtaba “Mohammadi” is an Afghan civil society activist and human rights defender from Parwan Province. He graduated in Law and Political Science and has been involved in civic advocacy, youth engagement, and peace initiatives. He founded the Parwan Youth Peace Process Association and held leadership roles in civil society networks.

Detained since

Sep 3, 2025

Date of release

Oct 20, 2025

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda

Sentence

No formal conviction or sentence; detained for 48 days by Taliban authorities.

Latitude: 35.03635712609951

Longitude: 69.56746345123297

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Charikar, Parwan Province

Location of detention - Facility

Parwan Prison

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

Being subjected to threats, psychological pressure, insults, and degrading treatment during interrogations by Taliban authorities. He also reported experiencing physical and psychological abuse while in custody.

Recent case update / evolution

After 48 days of detention in Parwan Provincial Prison, Ahmad Mojtaba “Mohammadi” was released following advocacy efforts by civil society and human rights actors. He remains outside Afghanistan and continues to face security concerns due to his previous human rights activities, public advocacy, and criticism of the Taliban. His risk of re-arrest or further persecution remains high if he returns to Afghanistan.

Any other relevant documents

https://amu.tv/197620/

https://kabulnow.com/2025/09/taliban-detain-civil-rights-activist-after-deportation-from-iran/

https://www.afintl.com/202509143504

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