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No respect: Afghan rights commission says Taliban using its cars, computers, other assets

The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) said during a statement on Saturday that the Taliban are showing an entire ‘disregard’ for human rights, zero willingness to respect the commission's mandate and independence albeit it's continued running its Afghanistan office amid a precarious situation following the autumn of Kabul to the Islamist group. Not only have the Taliban occupied the commission's offices, but they're also using its cars, computers, and other assets – indicating a complete lack of respect for the human rights groups working within the war-torn land. Since Assumption , the AIHRC continues in office but has been unable to fulfil its duties to the Afghan people,” the statement read. “All AIHRC buildings are occupied by Taliban forces, who have also made ap...