With the intervention of the Taliban, the Afghan Human Rights Commission is unable to function.
The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) says the Taliban are taking over its offices and interfering in its work.
According to Sputnik news agency, the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan said in a statement: “Since August 15, this organization has not been able to perform its duties for the people of Afghanistan.” All of the organization’s buildings are occupied by Taliban forces, who also make appointments and use the organization’s assets, such as cars and computers.
The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) also questioned the group’s willingness to respect the ruling and independence of the organization. The commission stressed that the organization calls on the Taliban to respect its independence, its staff and all Afghan human rights defenders who work tirelessly to protect the rights of the Afghan people.
In early August, Taliban attacks on Afghan government forces intensified, and the group finally entered Kabul on 15 August. On September 6, the Taliban took control of the still-resisting Panjshir province. Shortly afterwards, the group announced the formation of an interim government led by Mohammad Hassan Akhund, which has been on the UN sanctions list since 2001.
