Taliban’s claim, concern, warning regarding coronavirus spread in jails

Monitoring Desk

KABUL: The Taliban group has claimed that 46 inmates have contracted the novel coronavirus in Afghan jails, warning that the group would avenge if its prisoners lose their lives due to the disease.

“We had previously warned that the prisoner situation in the Kabul administration jails is dire as facilities are packed and there are widespread issues regarding food, drink and medicine availability therefore if the novel coronavirus were to enter these prisons, it could prove catastrophic,” the group said in a statement.

The statement further added “Responsibility here falls squarely on the shoulders of the United States of America because if it had shown urgency in the implementation of the agreement, we could have made major progress in all facets including the release of prisoners and detainees would have been saved from this danger.”

“The Kabul administration officials along with the supposed human right organizations and those raising humanitarian slogans all failed at taking this issue seriously and have pushed the situation to the brink,” the statement said, adding that “The Islamic Emirate has serious concerns about the health of its prisoners and calls on the various international right organizations to not treat this humanitarian issue in a tactful or political manner but to properly execute their responsibilities in saving the lives human beings.”

The group also added “All sides must understand that if the prisoners of the Islamic Emirate are lost, each one will be asked about and revenge taken upon the cold-hearted enemy.” (Khaama Press)