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Taliban militants ‘showing little regard for human life, human rights’: US govt
The US said on Friday that recent reports of violence and atrocities against Afghans indicate the Taliban is showing little regard for human life and human rights on the ground.
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UN Decries 'Serious Human Rights Abuses' in Afghanistan
The United Nations in Afghanistan in a statement on Wednesday said it is "increasingly concerned" with the number of reported serious human rights abuses and violations alleged in communities most affected by the ongoing military offensive across the country.
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US, Europe highlight five elements required to support a political settlement in Afghanistan
The United States, the European Union, and NATO on Friday called on the Taliban to end their offensive and highlighted five elements required to support a political settlement in Afghanistan.
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UN Envoy Warns Taliban of Intl Isolation If No Movement in Talks
Addressing the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, Deborah Lyons, the UN secretary general's special representative for Afghanistan, said that if there is no progress in the peace talks the world will not work with the Taliban.
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Blinken’s Letter Will Not Change Govt Stance on Peace: Saleh
US Secretary Antony Blinken’s letter to President Ashraf Ghani, in which he seeks to kick-start the stalled peace process, "may have surprised many," however, for the Afghan government, it was “not a concern” and the government will not change its stance on reconciliation efforts, said First Vice President Amrullah Saleh at an event on Monday.
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AIHRC Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Human Rights Based on Constitution
Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) says it reaffirms commitment to Protect Human Rights in the country based on the Afghan constitution.
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Afghan Sikhs call for peace following mass migration
Only 250 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus have remained in Afghanistan following the evacuation of hundreds of their community members from cities across the country last year.
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If Taliban Takes Over, US Foreign Aid Will Be Cut Off: US Senators
With growing concerns of Afghanistan falling into chaos once foreign troops withdrawal from the country by September 11, senior US Senate authorizers and appropriators have warned on Tuesday that if the Taliban manages to take over the country and roll back human rights advances made over the years, all foreign aid would be cut off.
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Badakhshan Protest Enters Third Day
The protest by residents of Faizabad city in Badakhshan province entered its third day on Thursday with the protesters demanding the removal and trial of Zakaria Sawda, the governor of the province.
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EU and India call for immediate ceasefire and end to hostilities
The European Union and India have both called for an immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan and said an effective and unconditional cessation of hostilities is essential for creating the appropriate conditions for meaningful peace talks to continue.
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Human Rights Defenders Protection Commission Launched in Afghanistan
The second Vice-President of Afghanistan has announced the establishment of a commission to protect human rights defenders in the country.
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Amnesty International urges Taliban to stop human rights violations, start peace talks to end war
The Amnesty International (AI) has called on the Taliban to respect human rights and stop targeted civilians during the war.
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Amnesty International says deliberate killing of Afghan civilians must be investigated
Amnesty International in a statement on Wednesday called on the Afghan authorities to investigate and bring to justice the perpetrators of a “brutal” series of attacks amounting to war crimes that have killed at least 24 civilians in little over a week.
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Civil society groups hit out at govt, calling it a ‘dictator’ system
Seven Civil Society Organizations have jointly slammed government for compromising on democratic values, and went as far as to label government a “dictatorship” and Afghanistan a country its people no longer consider safe to live in.
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Watchdogs call for immediate end to attacks on activists and journalists
Amnesty International along with nine other watchdog organizations said in a joint statement on Wednesday that the Afghan government has failed to adequately respond to complaints of threats and early warning signals of attacks against human rights defenders and journalists.
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