Afghan cinematographer and former actor Husna Sadat's recent death is raising suspicions and concerns as Taliban-controlled media outlets report it as a suicide. Husna's demise, allegedly from falling off her fourth-floor home after getting drunk, is now under scrutiny, with activists urging a thorough investigation.

Similar worries arose in August after the death of Afghan YouTuber Hura Sadat, where Taliban police asserted poisoning at a party. Activists, anonymously citing security reasons, accuse the Taliban of involvement or covering up violent deaths, pointing to warnings given to victims' families about media interviews.

A source close to Husna's family suggests foul play, noting injuries consistent with self-defense and signs of abuse. Despite Taliban claims of mental health problems and alcohol consumption leading to suicide, the source, in contact with Husna until her death, calls for investigating other possibilities, including the husband.

Describing a history of abusive behavior, the source mentions Husna's neighbors hearing her scream for help on the night of her death. Husna's mother was called around 4 am on December 1 to find her broken body outside the house.

Efforts to communicate with Husna's family are hindered by Taliban warnings. Originally from Panjshir province, Husna, a mother of two, returned to Afghanistan after struggling financially in Iran. The circumstances surrounding her death highlight ongoing concerns about the treatment of women in Taliban-controlled areas and the need for impartial investigations into such incidents .

Source: Rukhshana Media