07.03.2003 - Source: Danish Immigration Service

Many ethnic Quizilbash hold high positions in Afghanistan and are generally well regarded by the authorities ("The Political, Security and Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan: Report on fact-finding mission to Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan and Islamabad, Pakistan; 22 September - 5 October 2002") [#11326],  [ID 1609]

"UNHCR-Kabul said that the Qizilbash are a group who can feel secure, generally speaking, and who do not have problems. On the contrary, according to the source, many people from this minority group hold high positions in Afghanistan and are generally well regarded by the
authorities. The group belongs to the Shia-Muslim minority.
CCA explained that the Qizilbash are an ethnic minority, originating in Iran. The group belongs to the Shia religion. According to CCA, they are generally well educated and wealthy, with many living abroad, whereas others hold high positions in the government administration in Afghanistan, including some high-ranking posts. According to the source, this group does not have problems in Afghanistan today."

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