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Five years after the Taliban seized power, such grave concerns as human rights violations, detention and discrimination against women and girls continue to be consistently raised by UN agencies and partners, from UN Women to the Security Council.<\/p>\n
Since the takeover, UNAMA has monitored the situation of governance, rule of law, security and human rights across Afghanistan, including developments in domestic law, the criminal justice system and respect for victims\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n
UNAMA reports have already highlighted a significant lack of public information on the status of investigations or actions to hold perpetrators of human rights violations to account.<\/p>\n
While de facto authorities have taken some positive steps, there has not been enough transparency on oversight and accountability measures, the report highlights.<\/p>\n
The findings examined bodies such as the so-called Security and Filtration Commission and the Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which were set up according to the Taliban\u2019s strict interpretation of Sharia Law, replacing the former democratic constitution.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe limited amount of public information on complaints received, investigations conducted and disciplinary or judicial actions taken by relevant de facto bodies undermine confidence and weaken deterrence<\/strong>,\u201d said Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNAMA.<\/p>\n She said the suspension of the constitution had resulted in \u201ca blanket annulment of all former [existing] laws\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the report, UNAMA documented instances where the de facto authorities conducted arrests and investigations of reported misconduct of security personnel \u2013 some of which were referred to Taliban military courts.<\/p>\n At the same time, many complaints reportedly remain unresolved, the report found.<\/p>\n Elements which are discouraging people from coming forward include fear of reprisals, lack of trust in institutions and barriers, particularly for women who are subjected to multiple restrictions in their daily lives, the report found.<\/p>\n Ms. Gagnon said visible and consistent accountability measures should ensure that rules are applied equally and to every person, including those in positions of authority.<\/p>\nUnresolved complaints<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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