10 human rights organizations condemned the violation of human rights by the Taliban and the lack of accountability in the world.

10 human rights organizations condemned the violation of human rights by the Taliban and the lack of accountability in the world.

At the same time as the second anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, 10 human rights organizations in a joint statement condemned the violation of human rights, especially the rights of women and girls, by this group and the lack of reaction of the international community.

In the statement of these organizations, which was published today (Tuesday, 24 Asad), it is stated that in the last two years, the Taliban have applied increasingly aggressive policies against women and girls and religious and ethnic minorities, which clearly violate the commitments of Afghanistan. he does. According to international human rights laws.

Human rights organizations have said that the policies of the Taliban, which prohibit and restrict women and girls from education, work and other livelihood opportunities, free movement and access to space and public services, have been widely condemned.

In June, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the UN Working Group on Discrimination said in a report that the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls could be described as a “gender crime against humanity and gender apartheid.”

Recently, UN experts have said that it is necessary to discuss gender apartheid in Afghanistan.

However, human rights organizations have said the Taliban must be pressured to end abuses and repression and be held accountable under international law for alleged crimes, including gender-based crimes.

The organizations added that the ICC prosecutor should ensure that his office and any prosecutions address all patterns of crimes committed by armed groups in Afghanistan, including crimes allegedly committed by the Taliban against women and children. to handle

10 human rights organizations have added that third countries should pursue criminal cases against people who are involved in serious crimes based on the principle of universal jurisdiction in accordance with national laws.

The organizations have stressed that the international community must act more effectively in response to Taliban violations, including urgent pressure to end violent reprisals and release those currently arbitrarily held in Taliban detention centers.

Human rights organizations have also said that the international community should heed calls for a stronger accountability mechanism for research and evidence gathering and strengthening the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan.