24 h. 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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50 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 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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2 w. ago UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan  GOV.UK

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2 w. ago Human Rights Council : Oral statement on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

Human Rights Council : Oral statement on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan  fidh.org

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2 w. ago UN to Address Afghanistan’s Human Rights Crisis at Upcoming Session

The 59th UN Human Rights Council session will address Afghanistan’s human rights situation, focusing on gender discrimination and apartheid. The 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will commence on Monday, June 16 in Geneva. The agenda for this session includes a review of the human rights situation in Afghanistan, based on the […] The post UN to Address Afghanistan’s Human Rights Crisis at Upcoming Session 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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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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