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Taliban Bars UN’s Richard Bennett from Afghanistan

Richard Bennett, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan. Has been barred from coming into the United States of America by the Taliban.

Propaganda in Opposition to Afghanistan Allegation Taliban 

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid introduced within the neighbourhood media that Richard Bennett is not allowed to enter Afghanistan due to the fact he has been purported to be involved in spreading propaganda in opposition to his state. According to him, all of the paintings Mr. Bennett did were intended as a smear campaign. And consequently, he will now not be welcome within the USA.

Distrustfulness and Blaming Taliban 

Additionally, Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Benett had blown things out of proportion, thereby misrepresenting them before the public. Furthermore, according to Mujahid, the Taliban could not trust him since he had been given the task of spreading propaganda across Afghanistan. This resulted in his being denied entry into Afghan soil, which was a signal from the Taliban as well as rejection of his presence and reports.

Accusations towards Violation of Human Rights

A report by Richard Bennett criticizes human rights violations in Afghanistan within Afghan media. He has worked with other outlets reporting about human rights abuses taking place under the Taliban rule, continuously making him an enemy of those who lead this extremist movement.

Background Information on Richard Bennett’s Role

For instance, United Nations Human Rights Council appointed Richard Bennett as the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan in April 2022. The main goal of such engagement is the independent assessment made to the international community about documenting. And reporting on human rights abuses that are taking place there. However, due to his critical view regarding its policy toward human rights violations. Their relations have become tense over time among others between. The Taliban regime and the government of Afghanistan.

Consequences of Banning Him

Its blocking of Richard Bennet from reaching Afganistan raises questions about future monitoring processes over human rights issues. The move shows increased intolerance of the Taliban and impedes global initiatives to document human rights abuses in Afghanistan. Without an independent UN voice, Afghanistan could become more isolated from the international community. And its population may suffer even more as a result of this since it can further deteriorate into a worse state.

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