International human rights organisations are renewing calls for a comprehensive accountability mechanism to investigate potential human rights violations in Afghanistan, according to a new document published yesterday, November 26, by the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) and its partners.
The proposed mechanism aims to collect, preserve, and analyse evidence of grave human rights abuses since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. Ninety Afghan and international civil society organisations have jointly appealed to the UN Human Rights Council to establish an independent investigative body.
In a recently published Q&A document, the organisations argue that such a mechanism could be crucial in addressing widespread impunity and supporting justice for victims. The proposed initiative would complement existing efforts, including the UN Special Rapporteur’s mandate and potential investigations by the International Criminal Court.
Since seizing control in 2021, the Taliban have dramatically restricted human rights, with particularly severe consequences for women, girls, journalists, and human rights defenders. Restrictions have included limiting women’s education, employment, and public participation, while activists face harassment, arbitrary detention, and violent reprisals.
The proposed accountability mechanism represents a critical step toward documenting and potentially addressing these systemic human rights challenges in Afghanistan.
The full Q&A document is available through ISHR’s official channels.
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