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HRW criticises Taliban government over new protest ban

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported that Human Rights Watch condemned the Taliban government for a new law banning protests, quoting HRW's description of the measure as a "ruthless effort to suppress all dissent." Both excerpts highlight the law's prohibition on demonstrations and HRW's response, with 24 News HD adding the descriptor "Taliban govt" while Dawn uses "Taliban govt" as well and includes a location and brief detail about the legislation's length.

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  1. Human Rights Watch slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban govt after ban on protest

    KABUL: Human Rights Watch slammed on Thu­rsday the “ruthless effort to suppress all dissent” by the Taliban government, after a new police law banned demonstrations across Afghanistan. The 84-page legislation published by the justice ministry outlines a series of changes to law enforcement nationwide, including the rule that “all types of protests are banned”. Elaine Pearson, Asia director for ...

  2. 24 News HD 94% identical

    HRW slams 'ruthless' Taliban govt as new law bans protest

    Human Rights Watch slammed on Thursday the "ruthless effort to suppress all dissent" by the Taliban government, after a new police law banned demonstrations across Afghanistan.

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