Manizha Sediqi, a female protester who is still detained by the Islamic Emirate, denies the rumors of torture and beatings after claims of such mistreatment.

Addressing the media from inside the prison, she says she is currently in good condition.

“I have not been tortured in prison and my health condition is good. Whether night or day, if I have been sick, I have gone to the doctor. My food is also good,” she said.

Manizha Sediqi urges the Islamic Emirate to release her from prison as soon as possible.

“I just want to return to my family by Eid, I want to be free. Because I am innocent, if my only crime is protests, then I have served six months in prison for the crime of protest,” she added.

“The government of the Islamic Emirate should pay attention to the human dignity of individuals and provide good conditions for them. Especially in terms of releasing from detention, efforts should be made to release female prisoners,” said Tafsir Seyahposh, a women’s rights activist.

Meanwhile, the deputy head of the prisons administration denies the torture of Manizha Sediqi and even mistreatment, adding that no one is allowed to torture prisoners in prisons.

“I strongly deny that anyone has been beaten or hurt in the prisons, and no one will prove it,” said Habibullah Badr.

Manizha Sediqi has been detained by the Islamic Emirate for about 6 months.

Earlier, the International Organization for Migration and the special representative of the United Nations for human rights in Afghanistan had demanded her release.