He was there Consciously, Decisively Seeking Justice

Narrator: Sultan (father)

Victim: Nabi Sultani

Date of the incident: 23 July 2016

Location of the incident: Dehmazang, Kabul City

I am the father of martyred Nabi Sultani. My son attended school up to grade 5 in Shahr-e Naw in the Varas district, in Bamyan province. Afterwards, we moved to Kabul, where he continued his studies until 12th grade at Sayed al-Shohada School and graduated as the top student. My son Nabi was an intelligent and diligent youth. He completed English courses, and was very interested in athletics, becoming a kick-boxing trainer. He participated in the university entrance exam, successfully enrolled in Kabul University, and passed the first year. In his second year, he was martyred/killed during the 23rd July incident. He had earned several honours for the family. In addition to education and sports, he was also working and thus helped with some of our financial problems. He was a trainer in his own sports club, which was how we covered our household expenses. However, the betrayal of ethnic elders has victimized our youth. We will never forget the blood of our youth.

His mother is still unsettled and crying. We can't do anything but be patient before God. He was a sociable and courteous boy and always tried to behave well with family members. Everyone loved him. His sisters are still grieving his loss. On the day he was martyred/killed, he was there consciously, decisively seeking justice. But his time had come, and God took his precious gift back from us. Martyr Nabi was 22-years-old. Like other young people, my child fell victim to the betrayal of our lying leaders.