UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasized on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict that such acts are war crimes. She forcefully demanded accountability for perpetrators who use sexual violence as a weapon of war.
Recent investigations into Afghanistan's situation reveal alarming reports of sexual assault and gang rape against women held in Taliban government detention centers. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has corroborated instances of severe sexual violence committed by Taliban forces.
Human rights organizations continuously warn about the worsening conditions and systematic violations of women's rights across Afghanistan. UN officials highlight that for survivors, the end of a conflict simply marks the difficult beginning of a long healing process.
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