The Taliban have been requested by UNAMA to disclose the reasons for the detention of Wesa and his current location.

The director of Pen Path organization, Matiullah Wesa, was detained on Monday in district five of Kabul, prompting the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to call on the Taliban to disclose his whereabouts and the reason for his arrest. UNAMA also urged the Taliban to ensure that Wesa is allowed contact with his family and provided with legal representation. Nader Naderi, the former director of Afghanistan Administrative Reforms Commission, reported that Wesa's two brothers have also been arrested and his home is under siege, with the Taliban confiscating electronic devices. As an education activist, Wesa's arrest has elicited widespread concern from human rights organizations and advocates. It is crucial that the Taliban uphold international human rights standards, respect the rights of those arrested, and prevent ill-treatment or torture during detention. The international community must continue to monitor the situation closely and hold the Taliban accountable for any violations of human rights.