Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- UN rapporteur Richard Bennett urged the United States to avoid broad punitive measures against Afghans after an Afghan suspect was linked to the Washington shooting.
A shooting outside the White House that left two U.S. National Guard members critically injured has sparked sharp reactions after the suspect was identified as an Afghan citizen.
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett said on X that the actions of one individual must not be used to punish or stigmatize an entire community. He stressed that accountability should apply only to the perpetrator.
Bennett added that punishing all Afghans for one person's actions would be unjust and harmful, especially for vulnerable refugees seeking safety.
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