8am: The human rights organization Rawadari recently issued a statement on the implications of the “Criminal Code of Taliban Courts” and warned that this code is deeply concerning and in clear violation of international human rights standards and the fundamental principles of fair trial. The statement notes that, among other things, the Taliban have legitimized slavery by repeatedly using the term “slave” in several sections. The organization also highlighted that the Taliban have classified Afghan Muslims into “Sunni and Jamaat” and “innovators,” a discriminatory categorization that not only creates inequality but also paves the way for widespread repression and arbitrary punishment of religious minorities. Click here to read more (external link).
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