human rights defender

Sayed Eslam Dehnamaki

Actions and Campaigns

HRD's year of birth

1977

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Academic

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (pre-trial)

HRD's bio and work

Sayed Eslam Dehnamaki is an Afghan commentator and writer known for publishing critical views of the Taliban’s leadership on platforms such as Javidan and Khawaran. In September 2024, he was arrested in Kabul by Taliban forces and transferred to Pul-e-Charkhi prison, reportedly due to his outspoken criticism of the group. His case reflects the broader pattern of Taliban suppression of dissenting voices and independent expression in Afghanistan.

Detained since

Aug 31, 2025

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda

Sentence

He remains imprisoned without sentence.

Latitude: 34.51981591187563

Longitude: 69.34738187861748

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Kabul

Location of detention - Facility

Pole Charkhi Prions

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

Due to the lack of access to information and the Taliban’s lack of transparency, it has not been possible to obtain reliable updates about Sayed Eslam Dehnamaki’s situation or conditions in detention.

Recent case update / evolution

He remains held in Pul-e-Charkhi prison without a sentence and is reportedly waiting for court proceedings

Any other relevant documents

https://8am.media/fa/taliban-executes-three-people-for-publishing-defamatory-material/

https://ariapress.org/طالبان-و-فرهنگ-سازی-فقر/

https://jawedan.com

https://khorasantimes.com/?p=18155