UN Documents 60 Cases of Arbitrary Arrests of Former Government Officials in Past Three Months

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has documented at least 60 cases of arbitrary arrest, 10 instances of torture, and five killings of former government officials and former ANDSF members over the past three months.

In its quarterly report on the human rights situation in Afghanistan released today, July 30, UNAMA said it continues to receive reports of violations against former government officials, especially those who were forcibly returned to Afghanistan.