KABUL (Pajhwok): The mandate of UNSpecial Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan Richard Bennett has been extended for a year.
The Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) announced extending Bennett’s mandate on Friday.
China, Pakistan and Venezuela voted against the resolution, which won 29 votes, including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
At the same time, Bennett was also empowered to give his views on the issue of children's rights in his observation.
The resolution was adopted on Friday by 29 votes in favor, including those of the United States, the . . .
