A 33-year-old woman has claimed that she was sexually assaulted by Taliban members and then forced to deny the incident through pressure and threats.

 

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 A 33-year-old woman has claimed that she was sexually assaulted by Taliban members and then forced to deny the incident through pressure and threats.

 

In her account, she spoke about her current situation, the psychological pressure and threats she continues to endure.

Similar allegations have been made in recent months from Faryab and Herat provinces, raising concerns about sexual violence and the impunity of perpetrators.

These allegations require independent, transparent and impartial investigations to uncover the truth and, if proven, hold the perpetrators accountable. It is also necessary for human rights organizations and the international community to pay serious attention to these cases in order to protect the rights of victims and prevent the recurrence of such crimes.