Responding to a new report by the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan on the sweeping gross violations of human rights by the Taliban’s so-called de-facto Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MPVPV), Zaman Sultani, regional researcher for South Asia at Amnesty International, emphasized:
What does the report reveal?
- The role of the Taliban’s MPVPV in violating human rights in Afghanistan
- Institutionalized discrimination that disproportionately impacts women and girls
- Decaying effect on human rights in the country
Amnesty International supports the UN’s call to Afghan authorities to guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms. Accountability for Taliban’s gross violations of human rights must be ensured, shared Zaman Sultani.
What steps are recommended?
- Establish an international accountability mechanism
- Extend and fully resource the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan
- Ensure gender justice is prioritized with the involvement of women rights defenders and civil society stakeholders
The UNAMA`s report highlights the negative impact of the MPVPV on human rights in Afghanistan, especially on women. Amnesty International has documented gender persecution by the Taliban, calling for accountability for crimes under international law and serious human rights violations.
Source: www.amnesty.org