KABUL’s Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC).
In a statement on Thursday, The UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called the commission’s role in safeguarding human rights crucial, especially in the context of ongoing peace talks.
Earlier in the week, the Afghan government announced the appointment of new commissioners and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar as AIGTC chairperson.
The UN also paid tribute to outgoing Chairperson, Dr Sima Samar, who led the commission since its inception in 2002. Under her stewardship, the AIHRC engaged in advocacy . . .
