'Dismayed by the lack of inclusivity of the so-called caretaker cabinet, which includes no women and few non-Pashtuns.' UN rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, says Afghan Taliban is not keeping promise
Michelle Bachelet also highlighted allegations of house-to-house searches of former officials, raids on civil society groups and"increasing violence against protesters and journalists".
Michelle Bachelet on Monday said there were "credible allegations" former members of the security forces had been killed, and some people who worked for previous administrations had been detained and later "found dead". The announcement of the government of male loyalists last week was a key step in the Taliban's consolidation of power over Afghanistan, following a military victory that saw them oust the US-backed administration on August 15.Notorious for their brutal and oppressive rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban had promised a more inclusive government this time.
And she highlighted promises by the Taliban to install a more moderate brand of rule including protecting women's rights.
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