human rights defender
Imran Danish
Actions and Campaigns
Urgent support needed
Immediate support is needed to secure legal representation, safety monitoring, and international advocacy regarding Imran Danish’s detention. Priority actions include verifying his whereabouts and conditions of detention, ensuring access to legal counsel and family contact, documenting any risks of ill-treatment, and engaging diplomatic and press freedom mechanisms to advocate for due process and protection of his rights.
HRD's year of birth
1996
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
Imran Danish is an Afghan journalist and political editor with TOLOnews He has worked as a presenter and political affairs journalist and is reported to have studied at Laghman University. In May 2026, he was reportedly detained by Taliban authorities in Kabul following a raid linked to TOLOnews staff.
Detained since
May 9, 2026
Date of release
Jun 24, 2026
Charge(s)
- Anti-government propaganda
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Longitude: 69.18934369043367
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Kabul GDI
Location of detention - Facility
Directorate 40 of General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI)
Allegations / reports of ill-treatment
Serious concerns have been raised about his wellbeing because Taliban authorities have not disclosed his whereabouts or legal status, and press freedom groups describe the detention as arbitrary. Separate reports allege that Taliban intelligence personnel mistreated TOLOnews staff during a raid on the broadcaster’s office, including intimidation, physical assault of some employees, and coercive behavior toward staff.
Recent case update / evolution
Taliban officials confirmed the detention but no formal charges have been publicly announced.
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