Share:The International Bar Association (IBA) and its Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) on Wednesday expressed concerns over the welfare of judges, lawyers, and legal professionals in Afghanistan following its takeover by the Taliban. Following the killing of two female judges earlier this year, the IBA and IBAHRI express serious concern for the fate of the 250 women Judges in the country,” the legal body said in a statement. The legal institution has called on the international community to provide protection to these sections of Afghan society as well as the protection of the human rights of all Afghan citizens. “The gains achieved to date in Afghanistan towards genuine expansion to a more inclusive society require continued adherence to international human rights principles, including those found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. “Also, we call for the establishment of a United Nations special envoy on Afghanistan for the monitoring of civilians killed and human rights breaches,” the president added.​​​​​​​

Source: The Nation August 18, 2021 16:18 UTC