Kabul, April 28 (IANS) Richard Bennett, the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, on Tuesday called for “prompt, independent and thorough investigations” as fresh reports cited that at least seven people have been killed and 75 injured in Pakistani strikes targetting Afghanistan’s Kunar province. “I echo UNAMA’s concern and condolences. Civilians must always be protected and perpetrators held accountable. Therefore, there is a need for prompt, indepe…
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Geneva, March 17 (IANS) As the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan continues to escalate, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Tuesday reiterated his call to end hostilities and take effective measures to ensure the protection of civilians, in line with obligations under international human rights law. Calling for an investigation into the “blast” at Kabul’s drug rehabilitation centre which has reportedly claimed lives of hundreds of patients, the UN High Commissioner urged…