UN Urges Taliban to Cease Torture and Safeguard Detainee Rights

The United Nations has documented over 1,600 cases of human rights violations, including torture and other cruel treatment, committed by authorities in Afghanistan during arrests and detentions. The UN has urged the Taliban government to stop torture and protect the rights of detainees. The report covers a 19-month period and highlights the need for urgent action to hold perpetrators accountable. The Taliban have imposed harsh measures since seizing power in mid-2021, despite promises of a more moderate rule. The report also acknowledges some steps taken by government agencies to monitor detention facilities and investigate abuse allegations.