The Taliban say they are outlawing women's beauty salons in Afghanistan
NPR Online NewsJun 20, 2023
The Facts
A UN report released Wednesday claims that over 1.6K incidents of rights violations against those detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan were recorded in the 19 months leading up to the end of July 2023.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has claimed that abuses occurred across 29 of the 34 Afghan provinces, with nearly 60% of the violations committed by Afghanistan's General Directorate of Intelligence.
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
This inflammatory report is inaccurate and only serves to paint the Taliban in a negative light. Torture and forced confessions are already prohibited, and authorities are investigating any violations. It's vital that the UN, rather than listening to the rumors of those who wish to sow discord, engage in real dialogue with the Islamic Emirate as it continues to work toward peace and security.
Pro-establishment narrative
The Taliban's definition of necessary security and stability is one that engages in gross human rights violations against women, minorities, and dissidents. Its presence in the global community is a danger to us all, and UNAMA must continue to spend more time with the Afghan people, rather than the de facto authorities, and work to expose the truth of the oppression currently going unchecked.