Shocking release; Herati girl rescued after 10 years of house arrest by her father

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Herat: Officials of the Herat Department of Encouraging Righteousness and Preventing Evil have announced the release of a young girl named Aisha, who had been imprisoned at home by her father for ten years. The incident occurred in Zinda Jan district of Herat province, and according to Maulvi Abdul Rahim Noori, head of the Zinda Jan ombudsmen, after receiving local reports, the ombudsmen's forces intervened and rescued the girl.

 

After her release, Aisha was immediately transferred to the seminary hospital due to the deep effects of mental and physical torture and is currently receiving treatment. Maulvi Noori added that after initial examinations, the girl was handed over to her mother.

The girl's father, Abdul Rasool, was introduced to the judicial and judicial organs after his arrest and his case is under legal follow-up.

 

The head of the Zinda Jan district ombudsmen emphasized: "Our department acts seriously in ensuring justice, protecting women's rights and preventing domestic oppression, and we will follow up on similar cases in a decisive manner."

 

This is while not long ago, in Koh-e-Zor district of Herat province, a woman was released after nine years of house arrest by her husband, with the intervention of ombudsmen. The repetition of such cases has highlighted serious concerns about the violation of women's rights and their situation in some regions of the country.

 

According to human rights reports in recent years, Afghanistan is one of the countries that faces widespread problems of domestic violence, and much of this violence remains behind closed doors of homes. Women's rights organizations have always emphasized the need for legal and social institutions to be more active in pursuing these crimes.

 

According to social affairs experts, Aisha's rescue after a decade of house arrest not only reflects the hidden dimensions of domestic violence in Afghanistan, but also serves as a serious warning to responsible institutions to pay attention and intervene in such cases in a timely manner. Although the performance of local institutions in discovering and rescuing victims is commendable, the lack of an efficient reporting system and psychological support can keep many similar cases in the shadows. Increasing public awareness, strengthening the role of women in social institutions, and continuous monitoring can be an effective step in preventing the recurrence of such tragedies.