Hundreds of angry residents took to the streets of Faryab on Tuesday, calling for the immediate release of their “popular” commander Nizamuddin Qaisari, whom they say is key to the security of Qaisar district.

The angry protestors, including women, meanwhile also burnt tires in Maimana City on Tuesday. 

In this episode of Farakhabar, host Massoud Malik discusses the topic with the following guests:

• Mohammad Radmanish, defense ministry spokesman 

• Aziz Ahmad Bigi, deputy head of youth affairs at the Islamic National Movement of Afghanistan

• Gul Mohammad Rasuli, a senator from Faryab