The Taliban took power in Afghanistan in August
Washington:
On Saturday, the United States led a group of Western nations and allies in condemning the Taliban for “brief killings” of former members of the Afghan security forces reported by human rights groups, demanding. quick investigation.
“We are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and forced disappearances of former members of the Afghan security forces as documented by Human Rights Watch and others.” , a statement by the United States, European Union, Australia, Great Britain, Japan and others, released by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
“We stress that the alleged actions are serious human rights violations and contradict the Taliban’s announced amnesty,” the group of countries said in a statement, calling on the new rulers of Afghanistan ensured the amnesty was enforced and “perpetuated nationally and within their ranks.”
Earlier this week, Human Rights Watch released a report that documents the summary execution or disappearance of 47 former members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), military , police and other intelligence personnel “surrendered or were captured by the Taliban Forces” between mid-August and October.
The countries – including Canada, New Zealand, Romania, Ukraine and several European countries – said in their statement.
The Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in August when the US-backed government in Kabul and the country’s military collapsed.
Washington held talks with Taliban officials earlier this week urging the hardline Islamist group to provide access to education for women and girls across the country.
It also “expresses deep concern regarding allegations of human rights abuses,” a US spokesman said.
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