Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Taliban’s chief justice, has warned during visits to northern and northeastern Afghan provinces that “a system based on oppression cannot survive.”
According to the Taliban Supreme Court, Haqqani met with local Taliban officials in the provinces of Kunduz, Badakhshan, Balkh, Jawzjan, and Baghlan and urged members of the group to avoid “oppression, abuse, and inappropriate treatment of prisoners and accused individuals.”
He stressed that no one has the right to punish suspects arbitrarily and said detainees must be treated properly.
Haqqani stated: “Try not to oppress anyone, because a system that commits oppression cannot endure.”
The remarks come as the Taliban continue to face accusations from international organizations regarding torture, arbitrary detentions, field trials, and mistreatment of prisoners.
Analysts say the public nature of these warnings may indicate growing internal concern within the Taliban leadership over behavior by local officials and security forces.
Experts also believe the statement reflects awareness that reports of abuse and arbitrary punishment could damage the group’s domestic legitimacy and international standing.
According to observers, Haqqani’s comments carry not only a religious message but also a political warning about the long-term consequences of unchecked abuses within governing structures.
