Date: 17/06/1400

8 Subh, Kabul: The Taliban's Ministry of Interior Affairs, after appointing its acting leader, in its first statement, asked the people not to try to hold demonstrations under any name or title for the time being. The statement, which was issued on Wednesday night, September 8, said that in the past few days in Kabul and a number of provinces, a number of people have taken to the streets under the pretext of demonstrations, disrupting security, disrupting people's normal lives, and harassing civilians. The Taliban's Interior Ministry said: In this regard, all compatriots are informed not to try to hold demonstrations under any name or title for the time being. The statement said that the demonstrations should be legal, obtain permission from the Ministry of Justice and inform security agencies to ensure the safety of the demonstrators. According to the statement, the purpose and slogans of the demonstrations, as well as the place and time of the start and end of the demonstration, and other details, must be shared with the relevant authorities and permission obtained at least 24 hours in advance. However, the Taliban's Ministry of Interior has asked the people to protest and create anxiety for the people until all legal procedures are followed. The Taliban's Ministry of Interior has said that some security circles may threaten protesters with the aim of achieving "some sinister political goals", and in this way, in case of violation, the responsibility for each incident will be borne by the violator and will face legal action. The Taliban say that they will address all the legitimate demands and rights of citizens and that they should be given the opportunity to take the necessary steps to eliminate other problems after security is strengthened. Over the past few days, Kabul city and a number of provincial capitals have witnessed demonstrations. The series of demonstrations began after the women's march in Herat and intensified after a call by the National Resistance Front, led by Ahmad Massoud. During these demonstrations, reports have been published about the beating of journalists and protesters by the Taliban. In Herat, two protesters have been killed as a result of violence.

This statement, issued days after the Taliban’s takeover, functions as an effective ban on demonstrations despite nominally allowing “legal” protests. by requiring advance permission, disclosure of purpose, slogans, timing, and location, and by shifting responsibility for violence onto demonstrators, the directive criminalizes spontaneous assembly and creates a chilling effect on civic mobilization. The framing of protests as sources of insecurity and “sinister political goals” reflects an early strategy of securitizing dissent and delegitimizing protest as a public order threat. The timing—following women-led demonstrations and calls by opposition actors—signals an intent to pre-empt organized resistance and suppress emerging civic expression.