During rallies in Badakhshan, the Taliban opened fire, killing two people.

Reports of the use of force against defenseless civilians and fights over control of local resources have led to an increase in criticism of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan.

Taliban forces and locals in Badakhshan province’s Argo district are still at odds over resource control, according to Afghan journal Afghan International.

According to the report, amid the confrontations, Taliban fighters allegedly opened direct fire, killing two civilians. Afghan International voiced concerns that as the protests worsen, the death toll may increase much further.

Due to suspected militant ties, the Taliban regime is isolated globally.

Additionally, the report stated that in an effort to hide alleged abuses during the uprising, the Taliban administration blocked cellphone services in Badakhshan.

According to experts, the Taliban’s killing of civilians has sparked worries about Afghan people’ safety and security under the current government.

Additionally, analysts claimed that Taliban officials are using extortion and seizures to expand illicit drug-related enterprises under the guise of anti-drug operations.