Human Rights Watch says the Taliban detained 6 staff of a women’s and children’s rights group
Summary
The Taliban in Afghanistan have detained six workers from a women’s and children’s rights group after summoning them to retrieve confiscated devices. This follows the Taliban’s detention of two Afghan staff from the United Nations mission in the country, with no clear information provided on charges or locations.Key Facts
- Six employees of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation were detained on July 18 in Kabul.
- They were called to their office to collect laptops and phones before being detained.
- Their families have not been told where they are or if they face any charges.
- Two Afghan staff members of the U.N. mission were also detained by the Taliban in Herat city recently.
- The U.N. mission has not been informed about charges or allowed to visit the detained Afghan staff.
- Human Rights Watch demands the Taliban allow visits to the detainees and release them unless formally charged.
- The Taliban have restricted women’s rights since returning to power in August 2021, limiting education, work, and public participation.
- The detentions occur amid escalating tensions between Taliban forces and Pakistan and ongoing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan.
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