Afghanistan
Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban have imposed policies severely restricting rights—particularly those of women and girls. They have banned women from many forms of employment and prohibited girls and women from attending secondary school and university. The Taliban have also carried out broad censorship and have detained and tortured journalists and activists. Groups affiliated with the Islamic State have carried out bombings targeting ethnic Hazaras-Shias and others, killing and injuring hundreds.
The Afghan economy collapsed after August 2021 when the US, World Bank, and other donors cut off foreign development assistance. Over 90 percent of the Afghan population faces food insecurity along with a rise in malnutrition-related disease.
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Human Rights Council
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United NationsWe, the undersigned human rights organizations, write to reiterate our joint appeal with 90 Afghan, regional and international organizations, for the urgent establishment by the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) of an independent mechanism on Afghanistan, with a mandate to investigate and advance accountability for past and ongoing crimes under international law committed in the country. This mechanism would be distinct but complementary to the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan (Special Rapporteur), which should also be fully renewed this session.
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December 6, 2023
“Schools are Failing Boys Too”
The Taliban’s Impact on Boys’ Education in Afghanistan
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March 15, 2023
UAE: Arbitrarily Detained Afghans Stuck in Limbo
Deprived of Freedom with Little Prospect of a New Life
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September 27, 2024
Afghanistan: More Robust Action Needed by the UN Human Rights Council
HRW Oral Statement - Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC57
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September 17, 2024
Taliban’s Attack on Girls’ Education Harming Afghanistan’s Future
Three Years Since Girls Have Been Out of School Beyond Grade 6
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September 13, 2024
Afghanistan’s Hazara Community Needs Protection
Islamic State Armed Group Kills 14 Civilians in Daikundi
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September 12, 2024
Winding Path to Justice for Australian War Crimes
Few Prosecutions; Inadequate Compensation of Victims
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September 10, 2024
UN Rights Body Should Take Action to Advance Accountability for Past and Ongoing Grave Abuses in Afghanistan
Oral Statement at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council
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September 9, 2024
UN Rights Council: Advance Accountability for Abuses in Afghanistan
New Body Needed to Investigate Past, Ongoing International Crimes
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August 29, 2024
Waiting for Justice for Afghanistan’s Forcibly Disappeared
Taliban Continue Horrific Practice of Previous Governments, Armed Groups
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August 28, 2024
For Afghan Women, Singing is Resistance
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August 27, 2024
Taliban’s Relentless Assault on Afghan Women’s Bodies, Autonomy
New Laws Prohibit Public Singing, Speaking, Exposing Faces
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