INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Afghanistan&s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has told the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Affairs of Afghanistan that the
organization should work with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) instead of criticizing it.He said the days of warlords, kidnappers
and land grabbers violating people&s rights was over.Instead of criticizing each other, we should cooperate, publish the facts and spread
any progress that has been made
The human rights situation in Afghanistan is such that warlords, kidnappers and land grabbers can no longer violate anyone&s rights,& read a
statement issued by the foreign affairs ministry.On the other hand, Abdul Salam Hanafi, deputy prime minister, said in a separate meeting
with Richard Bennett, the visiting UN special rapporteur on human rights affairs, that security has been achieved throughout Afghanistan,
and the Islamic Emirate is committed to protecting the life, property and dignity of all citizens, especially women&s Sharia rights.However,
some experts have said that dialogue between UN officials and the Islamic Emirate can pave the way to solving many issues, especially around
the provision of women&s rights and the formation of an inclusive government.Bennett meanwhile said his visit was aimed at monitoring and
evaluating the situation around girls& education, women&s rights, media activity, security of Sikhs and other religious minorities,
cooperation and consultation in improving the human rights situation in Afghanistan.The post Muttaqi calls for cooperation and not criticism
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