Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis: UN report exposes Taliban’s reign of terror
In a report released on April 29, 2024, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) shed light on the deepening human rights crisis in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained control.
The report paints a grim picture of widespread physical, mental, and sexual exploitation endured by the Afghan people under Taliban rule.
The violations of international humanitarian law have escalated, with instances of extrajudicial killings, torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detentions becoming alarmingly common.
Former members of the Afghanistan National Security Forces have borne the brunt of the Taliban’s wrath, with an estimated 800 personnel killed.
But it’s not just security personnel; the Taliban’s brutal tactics spare no one, targeting government officials, journalists, activists, and minority communities alike.