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Afghanistan
UN Expert Raises Concerns Over Taliban ‘Preachers Law’
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the newly enacted “Preachers Law” by the Taliban, warning it may discriminate against non-Hanafi religious groups. In a recent statement, Bennett said the…
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UN Warns Over Possible EU Deportation of Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Richard Bennett expressed serious concern over reports that European Union is hosting Taliban officials to discuss the deportation of Afghan migrants. Bennett warned that any forced return of Afghan nationals could violate the principle of Non-refoulement, which prohibits…
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UN Expert Warns Women’s Restrictions Are Driving Preventable Deaths in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, marking World Health Day, warned that continued restrictions on women—including limits on education and employment of female health workers—are intensifying suffering and leading to preventable deaths in Afghanistan. Bennett’s latest report indicates that sweeping restrictions on…
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UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Truce and Civilian Protection in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged both Taliban and Pakistan to agree on a permanent ceasefire and ensure the protection of civilians amid ongoing clashes. Bennett emphasized the importance of upholding international law,…
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UN Raises Alarm Over Ongoing Education Ban on Afghan Girls
DID Press: UN voiced renewed concern over the continued denial of education to girls in Afghanistan, urging authorities to immediately lift restrictions. Richard Bennett, the UN’s special rapporteur, issued the warning as the new school year begins alongside the Persian…
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UN Envoy Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes Killing Afghan Civilians
DID Press: UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, voiced grave concern over recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan territory that have killed civilians, particularly children. Bennett urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, stressing…
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Bennett to Report on Afghan Women’s Health to UN
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, announced that he will present his latest report on the “right to health of Afghan women and girls” to the UN Human Rights Council on February 26 during…
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UN Rapporteur Warns of Taliban Repression against Women, Minorities
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights, has warned of widespread violations against women, girls, and ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, describing the situation as “systematic and deliberate.” Since the Taliban’s return to power, women…
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UN Rights Expert Concludes Qatar Mission: “World Must Not Abandon Afghanistan”
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, who concluded his four-day visit to Qatar (December 1–4, 2025) warned in a statement that the human rights situation in Afghanistan “requires serious and sustained attention” from…
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UN Rapporteur to Visit Doha on Afghanistan Human‑Rights Crisis
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human‑rights situation in Afghanistan, will travel to Doha, Qatar from 1 to 4 December 2025, Announced UNHCR. During his visit, Bennett intends to meet with Qatari officials, diplomats, and members…
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