Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Alert: Systemic gender oppression in Afghanistan may amount to crimes against humanity

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Alert 18 June 2024
Systemic gender oppression in Afghanistan may amount to crimes against humanity
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The systemic oppression against Afghan women and girls is "so severe and extensive that they appear to form a widespread and systematic attack" which could amount to crimes against humanity said Richard Bennett, the independent rights expert monitoring Afghanistan, addressing the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday. 

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