Taliban Free Two UN Staffers Held 11 Days in Herat Without Formal Charges

The Taliban released two Afghan UNAMA staff members on August 20, 2026, eleven days after detaining them in Herat. UNAMA said the men appeared healthy and faced no further legal issues, but was never formally notified of any charges or arrest reasons. Six NGO workers focused on women's and children's rights remain detained and unaccounted for.