Afghanistan
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Human Rights
Afghanistan: ICC seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over gender-based persecution
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken an historic step towards addressing the “unacceptable” systemic repression of Afghan women, girls…
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Women
‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep alarm over Afghanistan’s recent decision to revoke the…
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Asia Pacific
Taliban’s pursuit of ‘Islamic vision’ eroding freedoms in Afghanistan: Security Council
The Taliban’s continued imposition of strict interpretations of Islamic law and Afghan culture has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on women…
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Asia Pacific
Afghanistan: Surge in synthetic drugs could threaten public health
The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals significant gaps in Afghanistan’s ability to…
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Women
Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban ban on women attending medical classes
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and…
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Asia Pacific
UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, journalists and media workers face challenges including arbitrary arrests, torture and severe restrictions on press freedom, according to…
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Human Rights
Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’
A public execution carried out in a sports stadium in Afghanistan drew condemnation from senior UN officials on Wednesday, who…
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Asia Pacific
Rise in Afghan opium cultivation reflects economic hardship, despite Taliban ban
Opium cultivation in Afghanistan spiked by 19 per cent in 2024, covering an estimated 12,800 hectares despite a ban imposed…
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