9 h. ago UN highlights humanitarian and human rights crises in Afghanistan

UN highlights humanitarian and human rights crises in Afghanistan  SBS Australia

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18 h. ago Faiq: Taliban Rule Drives Afghanistan into One of World’s Gravest Crises

Faiq: Taliban Rule Drives Afghanistan into One of World’s Gravest Crises  KabulNow

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Rights Group: 10 citizens of Afghanistan among dozens executed by Iran

A rights group reported Iran executed 99 prisoners in June, including 10 from Afghanistan, amid rising secret executions and international concern. Iran carried out at least 99 executions in June 2025, according to a new report released by the human rights group Hengaw. Among those executed were 10 citizens from Afghanistan. The group emphasized that […] The post Rights Group: 10 citizens of Afghanistan among dozens executed by Iran appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Russia became the first country to recognize Taliban Administration

Russia has officially recognized the Taliban administration, marking the first country to do so, despite ongoing concerns over human rights violations. TASS news agency has reported that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the country has recognized the Taliban administration. According to TASS, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this recognition, […] The post Russia became the first country to recognize Taliban Administration appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Hengaw Organization for Human Rights: 40 Citizens of Afghanistan Executed in Iran Over the Past Six Months

Hengaw Organization for Human Rights: 40 Citizens of Afghanistan Executed in Iran Over the Past Six Months  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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7 d. ago 40 Afghan nationals executed in Iran amid rising Human Rights Violations

The Hengaw Human Rights Organization reported that Iran executed at least 617 people in the first half of 2025, including 40 Afghans. The Hengaw Human Rights Organization reported on Tuesday, July 1, that the Iranian government executed at least 617 people in the first half of 2025, including 40 Afghans. Among those executed were 18 […] The post 40 Afghan nationals executed in Iran amid rising Human Rights Violations appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago UN warns mass return of Afghan Refugees from Iran and Pakistan could deepen Crisis

The UN warns that the mass return of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan could deepen Afghanistan’s humanitarian, economic, and social crises. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised alarm over the rapid and large-scale return of Afghan nationals from Iran and Pakistan, warning that the ongoing influx could worsen Afghanistan’s already […] The post UN warns mass return of Afghan Refugees from Iran and Pakistan could deepen Crisis appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN Security Council Session: Taliban’s Persistent Suppression and Deepening Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan

UN Security Council Session: Taliban’s Persistent Suppression and Deepening Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan  8am.media

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2 w. ago UN Security Council Meets To Discuss Taliban Policies, Human Rights In Afghanistan

UN Security Council Meets To Discuss Taliban Policies, Human Rights In Afghanistan  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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2 w. ago Pakistan Calls for Stability and Human Rights in Afghanistan

Pakistan Calls for Stability and Human Rights in Afghanistan  TOLOnews

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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 report flags rise in security incidents, human rights concerns in Afghanistan

UN report flags rise in security incidents, human rights concerns in Afghanistan  The News Mill

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2 w. ago Zalmay Khalilzad faces International Legal Action demand from 76 Afghanistan’s Civil and Human Rights Groups

Seventy-six Afghanistan’s civil and human rights organizations have demanded international legal action against Zalmay Khalilzad for his alleged involvement. In an open letter, 76 Afghanistan’s civil, human rights, and protest organizations called for international accountability and legal proceedings against Zalmay Khalilzad. The letter accuses Khalilzad of direct involvement in the collapse of Afghanistan’s previous government, […] The post Zalmay Khalilzad faces International Legal Action demand from 76 Afghanistan’s Civil and Human Rights Groups 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 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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3 w. ago UN rights chief: Women removed from Public Life in Afghanistan

The UN Human Rights Chief warned that women in Afghanistan have been systematically removed from public life, facing severe restrictions and discrimination. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned about the deteriorating condition of Afghan women during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Speaking on Monday, June 16, Türk stated […] The post UN rights chief: Women removed from Public Life in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 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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3 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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