Afghan UN Envoy Warns Human Rights Defense Carries Life-Threatening Risks

Defending human rights in Afghanistan can endanger one's life, freedom, and security, stated Afghanistan's UN chargé d'affaires, Nasir Ahmad Faiq. He reported that the Taliban target human rights defenders, especially women, through arrests and torture. Fear of retaliation and social stigma prevent reporting violations, Faiq added.

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