human rights defender
Nazira Rashidi
Actions and Campaigns
Urgent support needed
- Financial support and assistance for her children
- Legal representation
- Relocation to a safe place
HRD's year of birth
1997
HRD's Gender
Woman
Type of HRD
- Journalist/Blogger
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Women's rights
HRD's geographical origin
Urban
Current Status
Released
HRD's bio and work
Nazira Rashidi is an Afghan journalist from Kunduz province, known for her work with local media outlets such as Uranus TV and Radio Kunduz. She is also a mother of two and the sole provider for her family after her husband’s death.
Detained since
Dec 30, 2025
Date of release
Jan 6, 2026
Latitude: 36.71211427200612
Longitude: 68.86770661393881
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Kunduz city
Location of detention - Facility
GDI Kunduz
Allegations / reports of ill-treatment
She has been mistreated in Taliban custody. She have been subjected to violence, harsh detention conditions, and pressure to give a forced confession, including allegations of being chained. These claims are based on family and rights groups' accounts, as the Taliban have not provided transparent information about her treatment or legal status.
Recent case update / evolution
She remains detained by the Taliban without formal charges. Authorities claim her arrest is linked to a “criminal case,” but family and media watchdogs allege she is being pressured for a forced confession and mistreated in custody. Her detention has drawn international concern, including from the UN, highlighting ongoing threats to journalists and women in Afghanistan.
Any other relevant documents
https://rukhshana.com/en/taliban-arrest-female-journalist-in-northern-afghanistan/
https://kabulnow.com/2026/01/uns-bennett-urges-release-of-female-journalist-and-taekwondo-coach-detained-by-taliban/
https://amu.tv/221859/
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