Introduction: Afghanistan Under the UNO Review Afghanistan Review by UNO has been presented. On April 29, 2024, Afghanistan faced scrutiny under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR). This critical examination sheds light on the country’s human rights landscape, prompting urgent attention to prevailing issues. Atrocities in Afghanistan: A Grim Reality As the UPR commenced its assessment, Afghanistan grappled with a grim reality of ongoing atrocities. A tragic incident unfolded on the same day as the U.N. review when a gunman targeted a mosque in Andisheh town, Guzara district, Herat province. The attack claimed six lives, adding…
Author: Khanzada Gul
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has inflicted widespread suffering and human rights violations across Afghanistan says a report published by Amnesty International. Since the Afghan Taliban seized power in 2021, Afghanistan has been embroiled in a myriad of crises under their regime. The extremist policies of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan have led to arbitrary restrictions and discriminatory practices, severely impacting the lives of Afghan citizens. From limitations on women’s rights to ethnic and religious discrimination against minority groups, the Taliban’s grip on power has left no corner of Afghan society untouched. One of the most alarming aspects highlighted in…
Pakistan is facing a mounting challenge which relates to the Leftover foreign weapons in Afghanistan. Leftover Foreign weapons from Afghanistan continue to flood its borders, fueling cross-border terrorism and instability. Recent intelligence-based operations by Pakistani security forces have uncovered a significant cache of these arms, underscoring the severity of the threat posed by militant groups operating from neighboring Afghanistan. Express News reports reveal a series of operations conducted by security forces across various districts, resulting in the recovery of US leftover weapons and the elimination of terrorists. In Khyber and Balochistan districts, operations targeting suspected terrorist hideouts yielded alarming discoveries:…
In a revelation that has left analysts baffled and citizens outraged, the true nature of TTP Leaders (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan) has been laid bare. These individuals, purportedly champions of a holy cause, are instead revealed to be opportunistic, cowardly, and deceitful. Their actions, far from noble, serve only to further their own ambitions, at the expense of innocent lives and the stability of Pakistan. One glaring paradox of the TTP leadership is their reluctance to lead from the front lines. While they preach their so-called holy cause, they themselves remain ensconced in the safety of Afghanistan, leaving their fighters to bear…
In Pakistan, the enigma of missing persons has long shrouded the nation in perplexity. International NGOs and human rights watchdogs have tirelessly raised alarms, shedding light on a convoluted issue that defies easy resolution. It’s crucial to dissect the distinction between missing persons and enforced disappearances, as not every absence is an act of coercion. Some individuals vanish voluntarily, muddying the waters of accountability and investigation. The specter of missing persons haunts nations worldwide. Startling statistics from the United States and the United Kingdom underscore the global scale of the predicament, with hundreds of thousands reported missing each year. Various…