Reports indicate that the Taliban have detained Yama Maqsudi, a civil activist, and taken him to an unknown location.

Yama Maqsudi, who has German citizenship, arrived in Kabul from Germany on Wednesday, May 8, to visit his relatives, and was detained ten days later in district four of the city of Kabul.

The Afghanistan International news network, citing Maqsudi's relatives, reported that the civil activist was arrested by Taliban intelligence agents. So far, the Taliban have not made any statements in this regard, and the reason for Maqsudi's detention remains unknown.

In 2019, Maqsudi received the Federal Cross of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany for his work on “pluralism, mutual acceptance and social justice.” The Federal Cross of Merit is the highest decoration in Germany, awarded since 1951 by the President of Germany to individuals who have provided outstanding service in various areas, including politics, economics, culture, spirituality and volunteerism.

Members of Maqsudi's family have reportedly attempted to contact the Taliban to find out his whereabouts, but the Taliban have refused to provide information.

Maqsudi's relatives have expressed concern because he suffers from diabetes and needs regular medication. They fear that his health will be in serious danger if he does not receive his medication.

According to available information, Yama Maqsudi has worked in recent years in defense and cooperation with refugees in Germany.