Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers release 2 U.N. staff members more than a week after detaining them
Summary
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities released two United Nations staff members after detaining them for more than a week, but did not explain the reason for their arrest. The U.N. is working to ensure the safety and freedom of its personnel in Afghanistan, where several other human rights workers remain detained.Key Facts
- Two U.N. staff members were detained by the Taliban in Herat on August 9 and released on August 17.
- The U.N. said it was not officially informed about why the two employees were arrested.
- The charges against the two U.N. staff were reportedly dropped.
- The U.N. mission supports humanitarian aid, human rights, and women’s and girls’ equality in Afghanistan.
- Human Rights Watch reported six staff of a local women’s and children’s rights group have been detained since July 18.
- The Taliban have restricted women’s rights since taking power in August 2021, banning education beyond primary school and most female employment.
- In June, at least 30 women were arrested in Herat for not following strict dress rules, leading to protests and violent police response.
- The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan as U.S. and NATO forces withdrew after 20 years of conflict.
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