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More than 2.5 million girls deprived of education in Afghanistan: US speci
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
More than 2.5 million girls are deprived of education in Afghanistan, US Special envoy for Afghan women, girls and human rights Rina Amiri said, pointing towards the plight of females in the war-torn country, reported Khaam Press.
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US would not have normal relationship with Taliban without respect for hum
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amiri tweeted, "I have received messages expressing concern regarding recognition of the Taliban. We remain clear. There will be no normalization of relations with the Taliban without respect for the rights of all Afghan, especially women."
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Int'l community should address challenges in Afghanistan: US Special Envoy
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
US Special Envoy to Afghanistan Thomas West has called on the International community to address the ongoing problems of the war-torn country and voice out support for dialogue and opposition to armed conflict, according to Khaama Press.
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US President Joe Biden nominates Julie Turner as special envoy for North K
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Biden on Monday nominated Julie Turner as special envoy on North Korean human rights issues.
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Stability, prosperity relies on respecting women's rights: US special envo
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid ongoing violation of human rights in Afghanistan, US special envoy, Thomas West has called for respect of women's rights in Afghanistan and reiterated that the war-torn country's stability depends on the freedom of women, Khaama Press reported.
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US envoy lauds India's generous humanitarian support to Afghans
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
West met Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary (PAI) JP Singh. During the meeting, the US Special envoy deeply appreciated India's generous humanitarian support to Afghans.
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Taliban becoming more defiant, embracing policies of the past: US special
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Earlier this month, Taliban supreme leader Mawlawi Hebatullah Akhundzada ordered judges to fully implement Islamic law. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the command from Haibatullah Akhundzada came after the leader met with a group of judges.
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Pak help not needed for talks with Taliban: US envoy
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
US special envoy says Washington does not need Pakistan to negotiate with the Taliban.
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US envoy calls for 'serious' national political dialogue in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 30 (ANI): US special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West has called for a 'serious' national political dialogue in Afghanistan as the people continue to take the strain of Taliban atrocities and human rights violations in the country.
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US special envoy slams Taliban's ban on girls' education, calls it 'destru
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 12 (ANI): US Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights in Afghanistan, Rina Amiri on Sunday condemned the Taliban's ban on girls' education and said that there is no justification for continuing this destructive policy in the country.
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US special envoy calls humanitarian situation in Afghanistan "a great trag
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 27 (ANI): Rina Amiri, the US special representative for Afghan girls, women and human rights, has described the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan as "a great tragedy" and urged the Islamic countries to raise their voice.
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US Special Envoy Stern to visit India, Nepal to advance human rights of LG
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 10 (ANI): US Special Envoy Envoy Jessica Stern will visit India and Nepal to advance the human rights of LGBTQIA+ persons in each country, according to the statement released by State Department.
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