# Taliban Detains Ex-Police Commander

- Place: Kabul, Afghanistan (34.5553, 69.2075)
- Published: 2026-11-08T10:59:17.287Z · expires 2026-11-15T10:59:17.287Z
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Taliban authorities have detained a former Afghan police commander accused of ties to an armed opposition group, KabulNow reports.

The commander, identified as a key figure in the previous government's security apparatus, is reportedly being held at a Taliban-controlled facility in the capital.

Meanwhile, international attention continues to focus on Afghanistan's political landscape, with France ruling out recognition of the Taliban regime amid ongoing deportation talks, according to KabulNow.

## Sources

- [Taliban Detains Ex-Afghan Police Commander, Accuses Him of Links to Armed Opposition Group](https://kabulnow.com/2026/11/taliban-detains-ex-afghan-police-commander-accuses-him-of-links-to-armed-opposition-group/) · kabulnow.com · 2026-11-07
- [France Rules Out Taliban Recognition Amid Talks on Afghan Deportations](https://kabulnow.com/2026/11/france-rules-out-taliban-recognition-amid-talks-on-afghan-deportations/) · kabulnow.com · 2026-11-06