Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission
Summary
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have detained two Afghan members of the United Nations political mission in the city of Herat. The UN has not been told why they were detained and has asked the Taliban to respect the immunity and rights of UN officials.Key Facts
- The two UN staff members were detained on Sunday by the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence in Herat.
- The UN mission has not been informed about any charges against the detained men.
- The UN mission calls on the Taliban to respect the privileges and protections given to UN staff.
- The Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, after the withdrawal of US and NATO forces.
- Since then, the Taliban has imposed restrictions on education and work, especially affecting women and girls.
- The UN mission’s role includes supporting humanitarian aid, human rights, women’s equality, good governance, and economic stability in Afghanistan.
- Detentions come amid a worsening humanitarian crisis and increased fighting between Taliban forces and Pakistan.
- Human rights groups warn that detaining UN workers threatens the delivery of lifesaving aid in Afghanistan.
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