A new U.N. report says more than 200 extrajudicial killings of former Afghan government officials and security forces have taken place since the Taliban took over the country two years ago.
“Individuals were detained by the de facto security forces, often briefly, before being killed. Some were taken to detention facilities and killed while in custody, others were taken to unknown locations and killed, their bodies either dumped or handed over to family members,” the report said.
Since their takeover, the Taliban have faced no significant opposition and have avoided internal divisions. The report said former Afghan soldiers were at greatest risk of experiencing human rights violations, followed by police and intelligence officials. Violations were recorded across all 34 provinces, with the greatest number recorded in Kabul, Kandahar and Balkh provinces.
UNAMA documented at least 14 instances of forced disappearance of former government officials and Afghan security force members. The Taliban initially promised a general amnesty for those linked to the former government and international forces, but those pledges were not upheld. She urged the Taliban to show""a genuine commitment to the general amnesty. This is a crucial step in ensuring real prospects for justice, reconciliation and lasting peace in Afghanistan.”
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