Afghanistan, Oct. 6 -- Amnesty International called the creation of an independent accountability mechanism for Afghanistan a landmark step toward justice, offering hope to victims of war and repression.
Amnesty International has welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council's decision to establish an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan, describing it as a "historic turning point" in the global effort to deliver justice for victims of human rights abuses.
According to reports in international media, Amnesty Secretary-General Agnes Callamard said on Monday, October 6, that the new mechanism offers a long-overdue path to truth, justice, and reparations for victims of decades of war and oppression in Afghanistan. She noted...