UN: Women’s rights activists still missing in Afghanistan

Vusale Abbasova
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The United Nations human rights office has expressed its concern over the disappearance of six women who were abducted in the Afghan capital Kabul. They were all a part of the recent women’s rights protests, Report informs, citing foreign media.

While speaking at a press briefing, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the High Commissioner for human rights, said, "We are gravely concerned for their well-being and safety."

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