Economic updated: November 3, 2026
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Taliban diplomats and Saudi officials engaged in discussions regarding the status of Afghan prisoners. Abdul Fattah Rahimi, head of the Taliban office in Riyadh, assured that he would follow up on their cases.
In a recent meeting, Taliban diplomats and Saudi officials deliberated on the situation of Afghan detainees in the kingdom. The discussions encompassed addressing legal challenges and ensuring necessary facilities for these prisoners.
The Taliban embassy in Riyadh has reported that Abdul Fattah Rahimi met with officials from the Department of Foreigners Affairs as well as organizations involved in the repatriation and transfer of migrants and the Ha’ir Prison.
These meetings were held to assess the latest conditions of Afghan inmates and provide suitable solutions to their issues. During a visit to Ha’ir Prison, Rahimi met with several Afghan detainees and reviewed their administrative cases.
He promised the inmates that their situations would be rigorously pursued through diplomatic channels. These efforts reflect growing concerns regarding the legal and humanitarian status of Afghan prisoners in Saudi Arabia, as Afghan officials seek effective ways to improve their living conditions.