A United Nations expert states that Afghanistan has reached a critical and important stage in its transitional process that the international community cannot ignore. Kamal Hussain, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, said today at the Human Rights Commission meeting in Geneva that if security and human rights are to take root in Afghanistan, sustained financial and political support must be provided to the country. Mr. Hussain noted that a lack of funding could jeopardize plans related to the establishment of police and military forces, which are crucial for ensuring stability. He mentioned that Afghanistan currently has 1,700 soldiers, whereas it needs an army of 70,000, and despite having hundreds of trained police, it requires thousands more.
UN Expert's Comments on Afghanistan - 2003-04-03
Kamal Hussain, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, emphasized the urgent need for international support for Afghanistan's security and human rights during a meeting in Geneva. He highlighted the critical shortfall in military and police personnel necessary for stability, indicating that Afghanistan's current forces are insufficient.
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📰 What Happened
Kamal Hussain, at a UN meeting, stressed the urgent need for international support to ensure security and human rights in Afghanistan. He highlighted the critical shortage of military and police personnel necessary for stability in the country.
- Afghanistan currently has only 1,700 soldiers but needs an army of 70,000.
- The country has hundreds of trained police but requires thousands more to maintain order.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced decades of conflict, and the transitional period following the Taliban's ousting in 2001 was critical for establishing a stable government and security forces.
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