Human Rights
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Presence of Jafari Religious Scholars in Supreme Judicial Council ‘Essential’: Shia Ulema Council
Afghanistan’s Shia Ulema council called on the Taliban to form an inclusive government as soon as possible which must consider freedom of religion and sects. The council stressed that the problem of Afghanistan will not be resolved without establishing an…
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Insecurity in Ghazni’s Malistan Displaced over 3000 Families
Over 3000 families have been displaced in central Ghazni’s Malistan district due to escalation of insecurity and more than 40 civilians were shot to death by the Taliban
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AIHRC Calls for International Fact-Finding delegation to Inquiry Crimes against Civilians
Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) called on the international organizations to task an international fact-finding delegation to investigate crimes against civilians
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UN Hopes Ramadan will provide Opportunity for Peace in Afghanistan
On the occasion of Ramadan, the UN secretary general’s special representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons hoped that Ramadan will provide an opportunity for all Afghan people to find peace
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About 14 pc of Afghan Population Suffer Disabilities: AIHRC
13.9 percent of the total population of Afghanistan (4,475,800) have been identified as people with disabilities, says AIHRC, adding that war and roadside mines have been identified as the leading causes of disability
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11 Civil Activists Assassinated since Start of Peace Talks: UN
At least 11 human rights defenders and media workers were killed in targeted attacks in Afghanistan since the start of peace negotiations, says a new report released by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
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In Taliban Regime, I could not Propose to the man I loved
Huda Khamosh says if the Taliban ruled the country, she would not be able to share her love on Facebook. “It is clear to everyone that when the Taliban had power, no woman can raise her voice or even leave…
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Working Mechanism of National Advocacy Committee for War Victims Rights Approved
The State Ministry for Peace said in a statement that the working mechanism of the national advocacy committee (NAC) for war victims’ rights was approved.
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Over 50,000 people with Disabilities Benefited our Services: SCA
The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) says Thursday that more than 50,000 people with disabilities benefit from their services annually in Afghanistan, saying that attention should be given to people living in most remote parts of Afghanistan.
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Full statement of President Ghani’s Remarks at UNHCR High-level Consultations
The full statement of President Ashraf Ghani to the UNHCR high-level consultations in the lead-up to the 2020 Afghanistan conference on return and re-integration: “Building a future for all Afghans”.
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