Shafaqna Pakistan: The latest report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has highlighted a worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan, citing ongoing restrictions on women, curbs on media freedom, and alleged abuses under Taliban rule.
According to the report covering the period from January to March, restrictions on Afghan women’s access to education, employment, and freedom of movement have continued for a fifth consecutive year.
The report stated that in provinces such as Uruzgan, Paktia, Kandahar, and Ghazni, women continue to face severe limitations in accessing healthcare and carrying out routine activities without the presence of a male guardian.
UNAMA further noted that former Afghan military personnel remain vulnerable to targeted actions, with cases of arrests, alleged torture, and killings reported during the review period.
The UNAMA findings also highlighted ongoing strict media censorship in the country, including the continued suspension of TV channel “Rah-e-Farda” due to criticism of Taliban policies.
The report added that new legal provisions have further restricted freedom of expression, making criticism of the authorities a punishable offence.
Human rights observers warn that the current policies are deepening fear, silence and repression across Afghanistan and pushing the country toward a worsening humanitarian and political crisis.
Source: Dunya News
