Afghanistan: Human rights defenders in Afghanistan: Civil society destroyed

This short report looks at the situation in Afghanistan for Afghan politicians, professionals or those engaged in literary and artistic activities, many of whom face persecution, or even death for their political beliefs. The document provides a brief historical background to the current situation and outlines various cases of specific individuals who have been targeted by armed groups, both in Afghanistan or in Pakistan where they had fled after fearing for their safety.

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