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UN Rights Chief Slams ‘Deafening Silence’ over Afghan Suffering

Volker Turk said countries must renew efforts to pressure the Taliban government to end a raft of oppressive restrictions imposed on women and girls in particular.

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The restrictions imposed by the Taliban authorities are increasingly oppressive, especially for women and girls. The UN calls on the international community to increase pressure on the Taliban.

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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned today, Wednesday (9/9) about the numerous restrictions imposed by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, especially against women and girls, denouncing the “deafening silence” in the face of their suffering. “The situation of many people in Afghanistan is worsening. Millions of people have been plunged into ... More www.ertnews.gr

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk says that with each passing month, the Taliban are increasing repressive restrictions on the Afghan people, but yet, the world seems to have forgotten the Afghan people and left them in a situation that is getting worse every day. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights […] The post Volker Turk: The world seems to have forgotten the Afghan people appeared first on Daily News.

UN denounces ‘deafening silence’ in face of Afghan suffering The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned on Wednesday about the numerous restrictions imposed by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, particularly against women and girls, denouncing the ‘deafening silence’ in face of their suffering. “The situation of many people […] ‘The world has forgotten Afghanistan’ – Harsh warning from the UN

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized the Taliban’s continued restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, saying the human rights situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. The post Volker Turk: The human rights situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate appeared first on Rukhshana Media.

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UN News broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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