A Taliban spokesman dashed hopes that an American-led evacuation could continue beyond an Aug. 31 deadline to allow more time for Western powers to get their citizens and vulnerable Afghans out of the country. A Taliban spokesman said he was not aware of any such meeting but did not deny that it took place. U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet added to those concerns Tuesday, warning she had credible reports of “summary executions” and restrictions on women in areas under Taliban control. She urged the Human Rights Council to take “bold and vigorous action” to monitor the rights situation. Advertisement“At this critical moment, the people of Afghanistan look to the Human Rights Council to defend and protect their rights,” she said.

Source: Huffington Post August 24, 2021 14:03 UTC