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Immediate Warning From An Afghan Judge
- Anisa Razuli called Patricia Whalen on August 14, 2021 and said, "the Taliban are here."
- That call conveyed the immediate danger despite news reports downplaying the takeover.
Prison Releases Triggered Targeted Threats
- When the Taliban entered Kabul they opened Yachri prison and freed many inmates who then phoned judges they recognized.
- Freed men sought revenge and specifically targeted judges who had sentenced them.
Judges Hid Credentials And Burned Records
- Judges hid or destroyed identity papers and degrees to avoid detection by the Taliban.
- One senior judge cut open her dress lining to hide her law degree and others burned documents.