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Taliban's ban on women's education is extremism, threatens Afghanistan's f
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned at the UNGA that the Taliban's ban on women's education is "extremism" threatening Afghanistan's stability and future. He urged credible reporting, stronger global action, and platforms for Afghans, stressing that without education the country ris
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UN Special Rapporteur calls for immediate aid for flood victims in Afghani
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Bennett called recent floods in Afghanistan, including in Baghlan where many lives were lost, a stark reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate crises.
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Afghans demand access to education and work for girls, women
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Afghans have demanded that girls and women be granted access to education and work in the country. This comes amid an ongoing international meeting of the UN in Doha, TOLO News reported.
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Attack on Journalists in Afghanistan blow to freedom of expression: Richar
Updated : 3 years ago IST
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Richard Bennett described the attack on Journalists in Mazar-e-Sharif province as a blow to the freedom of expression in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Richard Bennett said he is closely monitoring the att
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'Deeply disturbing': UN on first public execution since Taliban takeover
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Taliban on Wednesday carried out the first public execution of a man charged with murder since the militant group took over the country last year, Voice of America (VOA) reported. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the public execution of a man took place in a sports stadium in wes
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"Return to abusive practices of 1990s": US slams Afghan public execution
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking during the US State Department press briefing on Wednesday, spokesperson Ned Price said, "This indicates to us that the Taliban seek to - seek a return to their regressive and abusive practices of the 1990s."
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Rights group calls for UN resolution on Afghan human rights
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 10 (ANI): Amnesty International on Saturday called for a UN resolution on Afghan human rights following reports of violations by the Taliban.
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Taliban calls for implementation of Sharia law in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 29 (ANI): In the wake of the deteriorating situation of women and minorities in the country, the Taliban on Thursday called for the implementation of Sharia law in Afghanistan, stressing the need for preserving Islamic values.
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Former minister appeal Afghans to return to Afghanistan; ask Taliban to en
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 21 (ANI): Former parliamentary affairs minister Farooq Wardak of Afghanistan on Sunday appealed Afghans, who have fled Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power, to return to the country and asked the Islamic Emirate to ensure civil and human rights of all citizen
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US special envoy calls on OIC officials to 'press' Taliban for inclusive g
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], February 20 (ANI): The US special envoy has discussed the humanitarian situation as well as human rights in Afghanistan with representatives of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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US expresses concern over rights abuses in Afghanistan, asks Taliban to ta
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar], December 1 (ANI): The US on Tuesday (local time) expressed deep concern over allegations of human rights abuses in Afghanistan and asked the Taliban to take necessary action to protect the rights of Afghans.
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UN rights chief expresses concern over civilian casualties in Afghanistan'
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 15 (ANI): UN Human Rights chief, Michelle Bachelet on Monday said that she is worried about reports of civilian casualties and human rights violations in Afghanistan's Panjshir province.
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