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Afghanistan launches 1st rapid DNA forensics system

Xinhua
| July 8, 2026
2026-07-08

KABUL, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs unveiled its first rapid DNA identification system on Wednesday, a landmark advancement designed to modernize the country's forensic capabilities and fortify criminal investigations.

The cutting-edge technology will enable swifter and more precise suspect identification, facilitate the exoneration of innocent individuals, and furnish judicial authorities with scientifically irrefutable evidence, according to an official ministry statement.

The launch represents a notable upgrade to Afghanistan's technical and forensic infrastructure, addressing long-standing deficiencies in evidence-gathering and case resolution that have hampered law enforcement for decades, the statement added.

The system is expected to significantly reduce investigative backlogs and enhance the overall integrity of criminal proceedings. Enditem

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