Ex-policewomen report past abuse, Taliban threats: HRW
The report also exposes how, under the previous government, Afghan policewomen experienced widespread sexual harassment and assault.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
UN Rights Council misses opportunity for justice on grave abuses in Afghanistan, HRW says
Despite repeated appeals, the newly adopted resolution does not create a mechanism to hold perpetrators accountable, HRW said.
Afghanistan
Canadian subcommittee on international human rights acknowledges Hazaras prosecution in Afghanistan
“The subcommittee recognizes that the Hazara endured mass atrocities from 1891 to 1893 and acknowledges the present-day persecution faced by.
Afghanistan, Women
UN rights council resolution affirms Afghans’ right to determine political future
The resolution, reflecting broad international concern, highlights the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially for ethnic and religious minorities.
Afghanistan
PTM vows to hold tribal jirga despite Pakistan’s opposition
PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen reported that Pakistani security forces have arrived at the site with heavy equipment, digging trenches in.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan marks 20 years since first presidential election amid absence of democracy under Taliban rule
Since the Taliban’s takeover, elections have been abolished, and Afghans now find themselves without a voice in their nation’s leadership.
Afghanistan
As arrests continue, Taliban detain another Panjshir resident: Sources
According to the sources, Enayatullah was taken into custody by Taliban intelligence and transported to an “undisclosed location”.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog five people in Kandahar amid ongoing use of corporal punishment
According to the Taliban's Supreme Court, each person received 39 lashes on charges of “adultery, sodomy, and theft”.
Afghanistan
Denmark stops recognizing extended Afghanistan passports
Afghan nationals holding Danish residence permits on grounds other than asylum are not automatically entitled to an alien’s passport.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog man in Samangan province
According to a statement from the Taliban-controlled Supreme Court, the man received 20 lashes.