The move had been requested by many NGOs and countries since the return to power of the Taliban, in August 2021.
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The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva decided on Monday to launch an independent investigative mechanism to gather evidence on alleged human rights violations in Afghanistan.
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The resolution was approved by consensus. Requested by many NGOs since the return to power of the Taliban, in August 2021, and by several countries, this mechanism had been raised in previous discussions.
Despite the United Nations’ financial difficulties, which are affecting the deployment of certain mechanisms mandated by the Council, the European Union decided to request it. In particular, it will examine the many restrictions imposed on Afghan women by the radical Islamist group.
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The mechanism will be similar to those already in place for Syria and Burma. It will be responsible for collecting evidence of international crimes for criminal cases before international or national courts.
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