GENEVA: The European Union on Thursday won its battle at the UN Human Rights Council to create a new special rapporteur on Afghanistan, despite opposition from China and Russia. The rapporteur will be responsible for monitoring the rights situation in the country following the Taliban takeover, and make recommendations on improvements. “This is an essential step to ensure continued monitoring, …
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October 8, 2021