Afghans rights should be protected in Peace Process: UN

The United Nations has said that Afghans rights, especially Afghan women should be protected in the peace process and women should play their effective roles in the process.

UN does not expect that Afghans human rights especially Afghan women ignored in the peace process.

Nicholas Haysom, UN especial envoy to Afghanistan said, “The continuation of war in Afghanistan made us fear, all Afghan rights should be maintain in peace process and Afghan women should have a complete role in peace talks.”

In the meantime, European Union officials in a conference under the name of “Human Rights Future in Afghanistan” emphasized on justice and human rights for Afghan people.

European Union ambassador said, “National unity government leaders have promised to address human rights. The European Union is ready to support the summit and its implementing.”

The independent human rights commission in Afghanistan is also concerning over women’s rights in peace process.

“Peace negotiations must be transparent, and attract the majority of people’s participation.” Sima Samar, head of human rights commission said.

At the other side, chief of executive officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah while talking to a conference regarding the future of human rights situation in Afghanistan said that peace is impossible without abiding human rights and the government has no aim for dealings.

“There is no dealing, we are committed to bring peace to the country,” CEO said.

Masom Istanikzai, head of High Peace Council Secretariat noted that a board has formed from Afghan women and the government also confirmed it.

This comes as the national unity government leaders have kicked off efforts for Peace Talks with the Taliban group in the last few months.

Reported by Farahnaz Forutan