One-hundred and seven human rights organizations signed an open letter published Thursday that implored the UN Human Rights Council to establish an international mechanism to hold Afghanistan accountable for past and ongoing human rights violations.

Organizations argued that the UN Human Rights Council has failed to institute measures to address international crimes committed within the country, particularly under Taliban rule. Experts called for a dedicated investigative mechanism, similar to the ones implemented for Syria and Myanmar, that would complement the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan.

The letter also stated the measure should ensure extensive engagement with Afghanistan’s civil society and underscored the EU’s crucial rol

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