Khost: A Girl Killed by Her Brothers

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Local sources in Khost say that a young girl named Aqila was killed in this province by her two brothers.

The incident took place on Saturday (September 27) in the center of Khost province.

According to sources, Aqila’s brothers, who were arrested by the Taliban last year on charges of kidnapping, were released from prison only three days ago, and after their release committed this murder.

Sources add that these two brothers, along with their mother, had engaged Aqila three times in the past six months in order to obtain money from her dowry.

Reports indicate that the Taliban were aware of Aqila’s case but took no action to prevent her killing. Some sources even say the Taliban assisted her brothers in the murder.

According to sources, the perpetrators are currently moving freely and there has been no prosecution by the Taliban against them.