RASC News Agency: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has articulated apprehension over the declining health conditions of several women’s rights activists presently detained by the Taliban. On December 7th, UNAMA conveyed this concern via a social media message, spotlighting the incarceration of four women’s rights advocates by the Taliban in Kabul. UNAMA underscored the imperative for the Taliban to ensure healthcare provisions, facilitate family visits, and uphold the legal rights of these women, encompassing access to legal representation. Additionally, UNAMA underscored the critical need for safeguarding freedom of opinion and expression, urging the Taliban to honor their human rights obligations.
In a recent development, the Taliban in Kabul apprehended Neda Parwani, zhulia Parsi, Manizha Sediqi, and Parisa Azada, four women engaged in protest. These women are presently confined within the Taliban’s detention facilities. Reports indicate that Zhulia Parsi, one of the protesting women, has endured severe torture in Taliban prisons, leading to a marked deterioration in her physical and mental well-being. It is noteworthy that the Taliban has systematically detained women participating in protests across various provinces since assuming control of the country.
Notwithstanding these disconcerting accounts, UNAMA persists in advocating for the rights and welfare of these women activists. The international community must unite to ensure the Taliban fulfills its obligations to uphold human rights, including the freedom of opinion and expression. It is imperative that these women receive requisite healthcare, family visits, and legal representation. UNAMA’s expression of concern serves as a poignant reminder that the protection of human rights should be a foremost priority for all stakeholders involved in Afghanistan.
