American Bar Association Calls for Action to End Genocide Against Hazaras in Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The American Bar Association (ABA), a U.S.-based association of lawyers, has adopted a resolution urging governments to “recognize, stop, and prevent” further acts of genocide against the Hazara people in Afghanistan.

During its annual meeting in Chicago on August 5, the ABA House of Delegates passed Resolution 501, which calls on the U.S. Department of State to promote justice and accountability efforts to end impunity for genocide in Afghanistan.