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Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan on Thursday, according to local media, with the Taliban flag being hung from the embassy in Moscow. Earlier this year, Russia removed the Taliban from a list of terrorist organizations, “citing the need for cooperation in combating drug trafficking and terrorism, as well as building economic ties.”
The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, following the withdrawal of US and NATO forces. Since then, human rights organizations have reported on the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan. In February, human rights groups noted a decline in media freedom, including restriction of political and economic programs by local Afghan media outlets, and an increase in harassment and detention of journalists.
In April of this year, UN experts urged the Taliban to terminate capital and corporal punishments after four executions took place, stating that public executions are a normalization of violence. The experts identified capital and corporal punishment as a violation of international law, including the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan shared of the perpetual violence against women in May, stating that girls are denied education after grade six, including higher education; women are often barred from accessing services such as clinics, markets, and public transportation, unless accompanied by a male guardian; and women-operated places of employment are actively being shut down. UNICEF called on the Taliban in March to lift the ban on girls’ education, pointing to dire consequences on the economy, the health system, and overall development. In one of the interviews of the Voices of Afghanistan Interview Series, a woman whose life was forever changed by the Taliban coming to power shared her fear of the world recognizing the Taliban, stating that “if this happens, women’s rights will be forever violated.”
In June, UN experts raised concerns over the dismantling of Afghanistan’s legal and institutional frameworks, arguing that the rule of law has been replaced with targeted policies suppressing the autonomy of women and gender minorities, including access to justice. In addition, the Taliban dismissed all judges appointed by the previous government, replacing them with Taliban-affiliated judges who often lack legal training, and prevent women from registering as lawyers.
Earlier this year, the Taliban rejected International Criminal Court (ICC) jurisdiction, citing religious and national values as reasons for the voidance of the Rome Statute, after the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Taliban leaders.
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The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, following the withdrawal of US and NATO forces. Since then, human rights organizations have reported on the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan. In February, human rights groups noted a decline in media freedom, including restriction of political and economic programs by local Afghan media outlets, and an increase in harassment and detention of journalists.
In April of this year, UN experts urged the Taliban to terminate capital and corporal punishments after four executions took place, stating that public executions are a normalization of violence. The experts identified capital and corporal punishment as a violation of international law, including the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan shared of the perpetual violence against women in May, stating that girls are denied education after grade six, including higher education; women are often barred from accessing services such as clinics, markets, and public transportation, unless accompanied by a male guardian; and women-operated places of employment are actively being shut down. UNICEF called on the Taliban in March to lift the ban on girls’ education, pointing to dire consequences on the economy, the health system, and overall development. In one of the interviews of the Voices of Afghanistan Interview Series, a woman whose life was forever changed by the Taliban coming to power shared her fear of the world recognizing the Taliban, stating that “if this happens, women’s rights will be forever violated.”
In June, UN experts raised concerns over the dismantling of Afghanistan’s legal and institutional frameworks, arguing that the rule of law has been replaced with targeted policies suppressing the autonomy of women and gender minorities, including access to justice. In addition, the Taliban dismissed all judges appointed by the previous government, replacing them with Taliban-affiliated judges who often lack legal training, and prevent women from registering as lawyers.
Earlier this year, the Taliban rejected International Criminal Court (ICC) jurisdiction, citing religious and national values as reasons for the voidance of the Rome Statute, after the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Taliban leaders.
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