Countries Urge UN Rights Council To Ensure Accountability In Afghanistan

 

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 A coalition of countries, led by Iceland and supported by Chile and South Africa, has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to take decisive action to ensure accountability for past and ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan.


In a joint statement, the countries urged the Council to establish an independent investigative mechanism with a broad and comprehensive mandate. This initiative is intended to complement the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, Richard Bennett.


Bennett had previously warned that the Taliban's continued violations, particularly against women and girls, have been emboldened by the lack of international accountability. In his February report to the UNHRC, he called for a dedicated investigative body to support efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.


The joint statement also underscored growing frustrations over the European Union’s reluctance to spearhead the establishment of such a mechanism. Although the EU has previously demonstrated leadership by strengthening the Special Rapporteur's mandate, many countries now believe that a stronger approach is necessary to address the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan.


The call for a robust accountability mechanism reflects the international community’s commitment to justice and human rights in Afghanistan, ensuring that victims of abuses are not forgotten.

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