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Afghan authorities urged to address serious human rights challenges

NEW YORK: Afghanistan is at a crossroads and the de facto authorities, the Taliban, must pursue a path towards stability and freedom for all citizens, especially women, the UN independent expert on human rights there said in the capital, Kabul, on Thursday. more

Qatar Airways charter flight carries 28 Americans out of Kabul: State Department

Washington: The US State Department on Saturday confirmed 28 Americans left Kabul city by boarding a Qatar Airways charter flight on Friday.

Kabul blasts: Antonio Guterres condemns

Kabul: United Nations Secretary of State Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the blasts in Kabul city of Afghanistan which left over 100 people dead.

UN rights chief condemns Afghanistan abuses as Taliban advance continues

New York: Disturbing reports of Taliban violence against communities now under their control in Afghanistan have been condemned by UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet, who on Tuesday backed ...

Afghanistan, NATO discuss further cooperation after foreign troop withdrawal: Foreign Ministry

Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar has met with NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative for Afghanistan Stefano Pontecorvo to discuss further cooperatio ...

Civilian toll devastating in Afghanistan: Human Rights Watch

Kabul/New York: Attacks by all parties to Afghanistan’s armed conflict in 2019 took a devastating toll on civilians, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday in its World Report 2020.

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