An activist, journalist, and poet from Herat, Qadiry was arrested by the Taliban on March 17, 2022. A couple of months later, he was sentenced to one year in prison. He was finally released on January 3, 2023 after spending 10 months in prison. His arrest was widely believed to be linked to his critical Facebook posts and public poetry readings, despite official claims relating to his prior government employment.
Khalid Qadiry
Is case active: Yes
Country:Afghanistan
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Released