A disturbing video from Kabul’s sixth district shows an SUV plowing into a group of women walking down the street, injuring four and leaving one in critical condition. the footage, posted by Iranian activist Masih Alinejad on X, was sent to her by an Afghan woman pleading for the world to remember Afghan women’s suffering under the Taliban.

SUV Attack in Kabul's Sixth District Injures Four Women

The incident occurred on a busy street in the sixth district of Afghanistan’s capital, where the vehicle struck four women, one of whom was rushed to hospital in critical condition.. According to the video shared on X,the women were unarmed and simply walking when the SUV collided with them.

Taliban-Linked Driver Alleged in Vehicle Assault

The driver of the SUV is described in the post as having "alleged Taliban ties," though no official identification has been released. as the report notes, the Taliban have been increasingly implicated in violent acts against women, but verification of the driver’s affiliation remains pending.

UN Rapporteur Condemns Recent Gender‑Based Arrests

The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan publicly denounced the Taliban’s recent wave of arrests for alleged dress code violations, calling them "illegal and unacceptable." This condemnation comes as protests over those arrests turned deadly, with Taliban forces opening fire and killing at least one demonstrator.

Unverified Claims About the Driver’s Taliban Ties

While the video’s uploader claims the driver is linked to the Taliban, the source does not provide independent confirmation, and no Taliban spokesperson has commented.. As the original report states,the lack of verification leaves open questions about whether the attack was a spontaneous act of intimidation or part of a coordinated campaign.

Who Is Behind the Video’s Distribution?

Masih Alinejad, a well‑known Iranian activist, shared the clip after receiving it from an Afghan woman who expressed "exhaustion with the Taliban" and urged global attention.. According to the source, Alinejad’s platform amplified the footage, but the chain of custody for the video remains unclear.