AFGHANI ARRESTED FOR INTERROGATING DETAINEES UNDER TORTURE Ahmad Zaheer D. Context Ongoing proceedings in Germany for war crimes committed in Afghanistan Suspect Afghan national, member of the Afghan military forces Country of residence of suspect Germany Charges War crimes Developments in 2018 On 25 October 2018, the suspect was arrested by German authorities and remains in custody, while the investigation is ongoing. Current status Ongoing investigation Facts Ahmad Zaheer D. was a member of the Afghan military forces and was reportedly responsible for interrogation of captured fighters on at least one occasion. Together with another military official, he allegedly interrogated three detained fighters and severely beat them by hand and a plastic tube. 53