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"The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But
Aug. 15 marks one year since the Taliban takeover and occupation of
Afghanistan, and it’s not a happy occasion for my homeland.
Recently, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released
a report entitled “Human Rights in Afghanistan,” delving into the situation in
the country since the takeover.
The report is troubling but not shocking as it highlights civilian casualties,
restrictions on women’s rights and freedom of speech, extrajudicial killings
and ethnic minority persecutions. Yet a lot is under-reported due to the
difficulties in gathering evidence against the Taliban, which has censored the
media and mistreated journalists.
The UNAMA report states that the Taliban have taken steps “aimed at the
protection and promotion of human rights” and that the security has improved.
UNAMA has proposed several recommendations to the Taliban as the extremist
regime tries to enhance its reputation globally, but the fundamental human
rights of Afghans continue to be violated."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
