Afghans

Afghans want end to militia-imposed 'sexual apartheid,' official tells UN rights panel

15 August 2001
Addressing a United Nations human rights panel in Geneva, a representative of the Government of Afghanistan today called for an end to the "sexual apartheid" which he said had been imposed by militias in the country.

Thousands of Afghans seeking refugee status in Pakistan register with UN agency

14 August 2001
Afghans have been coming forward in increasing numbers to register at two screening centres in northwest Pakistan, which will later determine whether they are granted refugee status or must return home, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today.