Situation of human rights in Afghanistan : note / by the Secretary-General

Transmits interim report prepared by Kamal Hossain, Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan, in accordance with Commission resolution 2001/13 and Economic and Social Council decision 2001/249. The report contains a review of developments in the country from Mar. to Aug. 2001, including efforts to promote peace, the military situation and other developments. It also covers violations of human rights and breaches of international humanitarian law arising out of the armed conflict, the deepening humanitarian crisis, deprivation of economic and social rights and the need for increased humanitarian assistance. Includes observations. DAA

Interim report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

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