Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff

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Human Rights Watch called for the immediate release of detained UN and NGO staff in Afghanistan by the Taliban amid a recent wave of detentions. The appeal underscores continuing human rights concerns in Afghanistan under Taliban rule affecting international humanitarian efforts.

KABUL, Aug 13 - Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks.