Afghanistan, March 31 -- Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, released a message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing the people of Afghanistan peace, dignity, and hope.
In his message, stated on the social media platform X on Sunday, March 30, Richard Bennett expressed his best wishes for justice and human rights, hoping that Eid would bring joy, resilience, and strength to the people.
His message comes at a time when Afghanistan continues to face a severe human rights crisis. Since the Taliban regained control of the country, widespread restrictions have been imposed on women and girls. The Taliban have removed women from public life, barred girls from education beyond grade six, and prohibited women from workin...