Afghanistan, June 7 -- UNAMA says reported detention of women in Herat raises serious concerns over human rights and freedoms.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern over the reported detention of women by Taliban authorities in the western city of Herat, saying the incident raises serious human rights concerns.
In a statement, UNAMA said the developments in Herat have triggered "serious questions" regarding respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, urging the authorities to ensure the protection of basic civil liberties.
The mission called on the Taliban to respect the rights of all citizens, stressing that freedom of movement is a basic human right and that men and women must be treated eq...