Afghan authorities urged to address serious human rights challenges

Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett was speaking to journalists at the end of an 11-day visit to the country. 

Mr. Bennett

Afghanistan is facing a plethora of human rights challenges that are having a severe impact on the country’s people. However, the Taliban have failed to acknowledge or address the magnitude and gravity of abuses, many of which were committed in their name. 

Mitigating further suffering 

“The Taliban stands at…