81 m. ago UN Official: Iran accuses hundreds of Afghan migrants of spying

A UN official reported that Iran has accused hundreds of Afghan migrants of spying, raising concerns over arbitrary arrests and human rights violations. Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed serious concern over the arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants in Iran, including members of ethnic and religious […] The post UN Official: Iran accuses hundreds of Afghan migrants of spying appeared first on Khaama Press.

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27 h. ago Richard Bennett expresses concern over Media Restrictions in Afghanistan

Richard Bennett expressed concern over recent media restrictions in Afghanistan, warning that these measures reflect increasing authoritarianism and threaten press freedom. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, raised significant concerns regarding the Taliban’s recent policies on media and political programming. On Friday, July 4th, Bennett shared a statement on X, […] The post Richard Bennett expresses concern over Media Restrictions in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Civil and Human Rights Groups warn of Dire Situation for Afghan migrants on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, civil and human rights groups highlighted the urgent need for action to address the Afghan migrant crisis. On the occasion of World Refugee Day, several civil, human rights, and women’s movements have expressed deep concern over the situation of Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan. These organizations highlighted the worsening conditions […] The post Civil and Human Rights Groups warn of Dire Situation for Afghan migrants on World Refugee Day appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Media organization urges relocation of Afghan Journalists from Iran to a third country

A media organization “Nai,” is calling for the relocation of Afghan journalists from Iran to a third country amid rising tensions. The media rights organization “Nai,” which supports free press in Afghanistan, has expressed deep concern over the situation of Afghan journalists trapped in Iran. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 17, the organization […] The post Media organization urges relocation of Afghan Journalists from Iran to a third country appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago China’s President warns against escalating Middle East Tensions

China’s President Xi Jinping expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, urging swift action to prevent further conflict. Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, calling the situation “deeply troubling.” On Tuesday, June 17, during a meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, Xi emphasized Beijing’s […] The post China’s President warns against escalating Middle East Tensions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN calls for Legal Recognition of Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan, says Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett emphasized at the UN that gender apartheid in Afghanistan must be legally recognized to address systemic human rights violations. During the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the human rights situation in Afghanistan was once again brought to the forefront of international attention. In side sessions focusing on Afghanistan, international […] The post UN calls for Legal Recognition of Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan, says Richard Bennett appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Situation of human rights in Afghanistan: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett* (A/HRC/59/25) (Advance unedited version)

Situation of human rights in Afghanistan: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett* (A/HRC/59/25) (Advance unedited version)  ReliefWeb

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3 w. ago Russian Intelligence Chief warns of Rising ISIS Activity in Afghanistan

Russia has issued a stark warning about the growing presence of ISIS in Afghanistan. At the 18th meeting of the heads of counter-terrorism agencies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) held in Moscow, Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), expressed serious concern over the rising activity of ISIS and its […] The post Russian Intelligence Chief warns of Rising ISIS Activity in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Richard Bennett: Afghanistan’s people show inspiring resilience amid hardship

Richard Bennett praised the people of Afghanistan for their inspiring resilience amid ongoing hardships and restrictions on civil liberties. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has described the resilience and resistance of Afghanistan’s citizens under Taliban rule as a source of inspiration. His remarks come amid ongoing […] The post Richard Bennett: Afghanistan’s people show inspiring resilience amid hardship appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month Over 80 Human rights organizations condemn rising execution of Afghan citizens in Iran

Over 80 human rights organizations have condemned the alarming rise in executions of Afghan citizens in Iran, urging immediate international intervention. More than 80 human rights organizations have jointly expressed deep concern over a threefold increase in the execution of Afghan nationals in Iran. In a recent statement, they have called for an immediate halt […] The post Over 80 Human rights organizations condemn rising execution of Afghan citizens in Iran appeared first on Khaama Press.

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