After Afghanistan became in the hands of the Taliban movement, women and girls, from whom an entire generation grew up benefiting from many rights and freedoms, are in danger. Social networking sites were buzzing with a shocking video showing the movement flogging women who demanded freedom and their rights, and shouting: “Freedom, freedom.” Against the Taliban, a Taliban element confronts it, pointing its machine gun at it.
The movement’s members also dispersed the protesters yesterday by firing live bullets in the air. Video clips showed armed men throwing batons at some of the women participating in the demonstration towards the presidential palace in Kabul.
Crimes against humanity
It is noteworthy that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, confirmed last August that she had received credible reports of serious violations by the Taliban in Afghanistan, including Extrajudicial executions of civilians and restrictions on women and protests against the movement’s rule.
Bachelet explained that the method The Taliban’s treatment of women and girls and respect for their rights to freedom, freedom of movement, education, expression, and work in accordance with international human rights standards will constitute a red line.
She also added that the violations witnessed in Afghanistan cannot be accepted, noting that violations against Women in Afghanistan amount to crimes against humanity.
