United Nations High Commission for Human Rights Mary...
United Nations High Commission for Human Rights Mary Robertson said that she wants an inquiry in to the killings of Taliban prisoners at a fort in Afghanistan amid allegations that some of the men were shot execution style
United Nations High Commission for Human Rights Mary Robertson said that she wants an inquiry in to the killings of Taliban prisoners at a fort in Afghanistan amid allegations that some of the men were shot execution style.
They were allegedly shot at close range during an uprising at the Qala-e Jangi fort near Mazer-e Sharif. She said she wants Amnesty International and other human rights groups investigate the killings. Meanwhile the British Government said an inquiry is not necessary.
They were allegedly shot at close range during an uprising at the Qala-e Jangi fort near Mazer-e Sharif. She said she wants Amnesty International and other human rights groups investigate the killings. Meanwhile the British Government said an inquiry is not necessary.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Pakistan Press International, 01/12/2001)