KABUL posed a clear danger for witnesses who testified against him in his 2005 conviction for torture and hostage-taking.
Human Rights Watch asked the British government take immediate steps to protect witnesses, including by expediting asylum procedures and relocation outside Afghanistan. It urged Kabul to impose parole restrictions on Faryadi Zardad.
“Zardad’s trial and conviction in the UK was a landmark case – demonstrating that torturers cannot find safe haven by fleeing to another country,” said Members You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new account.
