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coercing Ismaili Moslems to declare their allegiance to Sunni Islam by saying Shahada. This implies that these individuals were not considered true Moslems until now and must reaffirm their faith to be accepted back into the Islamic community. This incident has caused concern among many observers and has further heightened the anxieties of the Afghan people. The freedom to choose one’s religion and express one’s opinions is a fundamental right of every human being, and it is crucial for the governing body to remain impartial in this matter. However,
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the Taliban do not believe in religious neutrality and actively seek to eradicate diversity and pluralism in Afghanistan. Their exclusionary mindset encompasses various aspects such as religion, ethnicity, language, and political orientation. The incident in Badakhshan exemplifies that anyone who does not adhere to the Taliban’s beliefs is deemed outside the realm of Islam and must undergo a ritual of professing a new Shahada and renewing their faith, even if they have been integral members of the Moslem community for centuries.