Taliban begin house searches, sparking fear, diplomatic criticism

Taliban administration spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the searches were part of a "clearing operation" and that houses were only raided if there was a specific report of possible criminal activity. "The operation is not against just anyone, it is against kidnappers, professional thieves and crime groups," he said at a news conference on Sunday.

Taliban begin house searches, sparking fear, diplomatic criticism
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Taliban administration spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the searches were part of a "clearing operation" and that houses were only raided if there was a specific report of possible criminal activity. "The operation is not against just anyone, it is against kidnappers, professional thieves and crime groups," he said at a news conference on Sunday.