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US State Dept: 90% of prisoners in Afghanistan are political

23rd April, 2024 · admin

Khaama: The US State Department, in its annual report on human rights, has stated that despite declaring a “general amnesty,” the Taliban has continued to detain citizens, especially those affiliated with the former Afghan government. The US State Department recently released a report on the human rights situation in several countries, including Afghanistan, in 2023. The report stated that 90% of Taliban prisoners are political. The report added that the Taliban often detain Afghan citizens arbitrarily, without legal basis, and in the absence of legal support mechanisms for them. Click here to read more (external link).

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Human Rights, Taliban | Tags: Life under Taliban rule, Taliban Amnesty Violation, Taliban Police State |
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