Richard Bennett calls for Justice and Human Rights in Afghanistan’s Eid message
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, released a message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing the people of Afghanistan peace, dignity, and hope.
In his message, stated on the social media platform X on Sunday, March 30, Richard Bennett expressed his best wishes for justice and human rights, hoping that Eid would bring joy, resilience, and strength to the people.
His message comes at a time when Afghanistan continues to face a severe human rights crisis. Since the Taliban regained control of the country, widespread restrictions have been imposed on women and girls. The Taliban have removed women from public life, barred girls from education beyond grade six, and prohibited women from working in international organizations.
These actions have intensified the suppression of fundamental freedoms and have drawn strong reactions from human rights organizations and the international community. Many global bodies have condemned these restrictions and called for the restoration of basic rights for Afghanistan’s citizens, especially women.
Beyond social restrictions, the Taliban have also increased pressure on critics and opposition figures. Arbitrary arrests, suppression of free speech, and threats against civil activists, journalists, and political figures have made Afghanistan one of the most closed-off countries in terms of civil liberties.
Richard Bennett has repeatedly criticized this situation in his previous reports, urging serious action to protect the fundamental rights of the people of Afghanistan, particularly women and minority groups. He has emphasized the need for immediate international intervention to address these human rights violations.
The international community must take more effective steps to support the Afghanistan’s people, particularly women and girls. Diplomatic pressure alone is not enough; practical measures must be implemented to ensure the restoration of fundamental freedoms in Afghanistan.
The future of Afghanistan depends on the commitment of global leaders to uphold human rights and dignity. Without strong efforts to bring change, the hope for freedom and justice in the country will remain in jeopardy.
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