By Kauser News Agency – August 2025
A recent controversy involving Afghan social media activist Samim Alokozay, widely known as Samim Yawar, has placed an Afghan civilian, Mr. Rahmani, in potential danger in Kabul.
Mr. Rahmani, a Kabul resident, has worked for more than 24 years in Afghanistan, contributing to both community projects and private initiatives. In recent years, he has also been assisting Afghans migrating to
European and united states of America acting as a humanitarian bridge between Afghan expatriates and those still living under Taliban rule.
Samim Yawar, who was evacuated to the United States during the 2021 Kabul airlift along with more than 140,000 Afghans, has since become a vocal online figure. Through his TikTok shows and online activism, he has promoted controversial campaigns, including one labeled “We Are Not Afghan.” In parallel, he has also supported discussions around a movement referred to as “Public Emirates.”
According to accounts reviewed by Kauser News Agency, the dispute began when Mr. Rahmani appeared on one of Samim Yawar’s live TikTok broadcasts. During the session, Rahmani urged Yawar to reconsider his stance, reminding him that he had left Afghanistan as an Afghan refugee and should not reject that identity.
During the exchange, Yawar challenged Rahmani, asking whether he had contacted him via WhatsApp in the past. Mr. Rahmani acknowledged that he had, explaining that he only asked Yawar to stop the “We Are Not Afghan” campaign.
Yawar countered the claim, alleging instead that Rahmani had urged him to form a new anti-Taliban group inside Afghanistan. This accusation, broadcast live, has since raised alarm.
Risks in Kabul
The allegation has created immediate security risks for Mr. Rahmani. Some Taliban leaders in Kabul reportedly interpreted Yawar’s words to mean that Rahmani was secretly coordinating with activists abroad. Sources close to the matter stress that these claims are false and unsubstantiated.
Mr. Rahmani, who remains in Afghanistan, now faces potential suspicion and harassment from local Taliban officials.
Wider Concerns
Since 2022, Kauser News Agency has been investigating the growing number of cases in which online statements from Afghan exiles have provoked arrests or intimidation of civilians inside Afghanistan. Activists abroad often underestimate the consequences of their words, while those still in Afghanistan bear the risks.
This latest case highlights the dangerous intersection of social media activism, misinformation, and political tension. It underscores the need for responsibility among exiled Afghans whose broadcasts can unintentionally endanger lives back home.
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