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Top Drought Hotspots 2025: Countries on the Brink of Environmental Collapse

July 10, 2025, 10:26 am

A new report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the US National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) has shown that the droughts worldwide from 2023 to 2025 have become an unprecedented global crisis. Based on hundreds of data sources, the report documents the catastrophic extent of drought effects on continents, disturbing food systems, paralyzing energy supplies, and pushing millions into desperation.

Europe and the Mediterranean Under Stress

As of June 2025, roughly 35 percent of the UK and the EU are still under drought warning. The worst-hit regions are southern Spain, Türkiye, Cyprus, Greece, and extensive parts of Ukraine and the Balkans.

Spain has suffered back-to-back years of severe heat and drought, reducing its olive harvest by 50 percent and doubling olive oil prices. Agriculture, water supply, and tourism have been hit by the drought all at once.

In Türkiye, water beneath the ground has led to sinkholes that destroyed houses and infrastructure. “The Mediterranean countries represent canaries in the coal mine for all modern economies,” Dr. Mark Svoboda, director of NDMC and co-author of the report, said. “The woes in Spain, Morocco, and Türkiye are a warning for others.”

Africa: Humanitarian Disaster Unfolding

The hardest-hit are Eastern and Southern Africa, with over 90 million people threatened by hunger. In Somalia alone, 43,000 individuals lost their lives because of hunger caused by drought in 2022. By 2025, over 4 million Somalis will experience crisis-level food insecurity.

Zambia’s Zambezi River had fallen to only 20 percent of its normal level in April 2024, bringing the nation’s primary hydroelectric dam to a mere 7 percent generation of electricity. This resulted in daily power blackouts of up to 21 hours.

“This is not simply weather,” wrote Dr. Kelly Helm Smith, co-author and assistant director at NDMC. “It’s a social, economic, and environmental emergency.”

Americas Hit by Environmental Collapse

In Brazil’s Amazon Basin, rivers have hit record low levels. Whole towns were stripped of access to clean drinking water, with mass fish and dolphin deaths being reported. Without waterways available, transportation ground to a halt, trapping rural communities.

The Panama Canal, one of the globe’s busiest commercial waterways, cut daily vessel transits from 38 to 24 in late 2023 and early 2024 because of low water levels. The disruption affected international shipping and raised freight rates around the world.

Asia’s Agriculture and Trade Disrupted

Drought in Southeast Asia has hit rice, sugar, and coffee production hard. India and Thailand experienced water shortages that increased US sugar prices by 8.9 percent. The shortages enhanced the crisis, spreading food insecurity across the world.

Throughout all regions, women and children have been the hardest hit. In Eastern Africa, forced marriages of children more than doubled as families turned to dowries in a desperate attempt to survive. In Zimbabwe, hunger and poor sanitation led to school dropouts, particularly among girls.

“The coping strategies we observed during this drought became more and more desperate,” said Paula Guastello, drought impacts researcher for NDMC.

The Urgent Need for Action

The UNCCD-NDMC report calls on global leaders to move quickly. It suggests early warning systems, enhanced monitoring, and enhanced infrastructure to provide secure water and energy supplies. It asks for collaboration to protect international rivers and trade routes.

Nature-based solutions—such as watershed restoration and drought-tolerant crops—are highlighted, as well as inclusive approaches that focus on women and girls.

Drought advances, suck the life from resources, and leaves lives in ruin in slow motion,” noted UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw. “Its wounds cut deep.”

“It is here, worsening, and requires immediate global action. When energy, food, and water all vanish simultaneously, societies begin to collapse. That’s the new normal we must prepare for,” he added.

Iran Uses Drones and Facial Recognition to Enforce Hijab Laws, Says UN Report

March 15, 2025, 12:48 pm

Iran increased the surveillance efforts to impose obligatory hijab regulations by using “aerial drones and facial recognition systems”, according to a United Nations report published on Friday. The report, prepared by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, points to the increasing use of electronic surveillance to monitor and identify women who fail to comply with the dress code.

Public Reporting Through ‘Nazer’ App

The Iranian police, as per the UN report, have launched an app called ‘Nazer,’ through which civilians can report women who don’t have hijab in public places. Users can submit details like the location, date, time, and vehicle license plate number of violators of hijab laws via the app.

After being reported, the vehicle is marked online by the system, which sets off an automatic text message informing the owner that his or her car can be confiscated for multiple offenses.

Surveillance Cameras and Facial Recognition

The UN investigators discovered that cameras on Iran’s major roads are also being utilized to spot unveiled women. Besides that, facial recognition software has been mounted at the entry gate to Tehran’s Amirkabir University to recognize students who are breaking the hijab requirement.

The report further states, “The state is increasingly reliant on state-sponsored vigilantism in an apparent effort to enlist businesses and private individuals in hijab compliance, portraying it as a civic responsibility.”

Mahsa Amini’s Death and the Protests

The report is more than two years since Mahsa Amini was killed in September 2022, triggering massive protests against Iran’s dress code. UN investigators had earlier found that Iran’s theocracy had caused the “physical violence” that killed Amini. Under threats of arrest, jail, and even execution, women in Iran keep defying the compulsory hijab requirement, sparking fresh protests.

“Two and a half years after the protests began in September 2022, women and girls in Iran continue to face systematic discrimination, in law and in practice, that permeates all aspects of their lives, particularly with respect to the enforcement of the mandatory hijab,” according to the report.

Iran’s UN mission in New York has not yet released a reaction to the 20-page report’s findings. The report is seriously concerned about privacy breaches and the growing application of artificial intelligence and mass surveillance to monitor citizens.

The UN revelations have renewed arguments about digital surveillance and human rights in Iran, with activists demanding international intervention to safeguard women’s freedoms.

UN Reports Rise in Executions of Captured Ukrainian Soldiers by Russian Forces

February 4, 2025, 8:34 am

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission has recorded a “alarming rise” in the execution of captured Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces. On Monday, the mission reported 79 executions in 24 separate incidents since late August last year.

Executions Violate International Law

International humanitarian law bans the execution of prisoners of war and the wounded. The UN states that such acts are war crimes.

“Many Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered or were in physical custody of the Russian armed forces were shot dead on the spot. Witness accounts also described the killings of unarmed and injured Ukrainian soldiers,” the UN said.

Ukraine Demands Urgent Action

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the killings and urged immediate international action.

“Russia’s horrific executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war demonstrate that Ukraine confronts true beasts,” he wrote on X. “We need new and effective international legal tools, and concrete steps to hold the perpetrators accountable.”

The Russian defense ministry has not responded to the allegations.

UN Collects Video and Witness Evidence

The UN analyzed videos and photos from Ukrainian and Russian sources. These materials confirmed executions and displayed the bodies of dead soldiers. The mission also interviewed witnesses. The executions occurred in areas where Russian forces carried out attacks.

Danielle Bell, head of the UN mission, said some Russian officials had “explicitly called for inhumane treatment, and even execution” of captured Ukrainian soldiers.

Ukrainian Soldier Also Executed a Russian POW

The UN also documented an execution by Ukrainian forces. It confirmed that Ukrainian troops killed a wounded and incapacitated Russian soldier in 2024 but did not give further details.

Ukraine Investigates War Crimes

Ukraine’s prosecutor’s office is investigating dozens of cases where Russian forces executed Ukrainian soldiers.

As violence escalates, the UN urges accountability and respect for international law.

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions, 900 Deaths Reported Last Year

January 7, 2025, 5:06 pm

Iran executed more than 900 people in 2024, marking a sharp rise in executions, the United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, revealed on Tuesday. This included 40 executions in a single week in December.

“It is deeply disturbing that yet again we see an increase in the number of people subjected to the death penalty in Iran year-on-year,” Turk stated. “It is high time Iran stemmed this ever-swelling tide of executions.”

Executions Target Drug Offenders and Protesters

The UN noted that Iranian authorities executed a majority of individuals for drug-related offenses. They also executed dissidents and people linked to the 2022-2023 protests. Human rights groups accuse Iran’s authorities, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of using capital punishment as a tool to instill fear in society.

Iran Human Rights (IHR), based in Norway, reported that Iranian authorities executed at least 31 women in 2024, marking a significant increase from previous years.

Global Condemnation of Iran’s Death Penalty

Iran ranks second globally, after China, in annual executions, according to Amnesty International. Activists claim the Islamic Republic uses the death penalty for major crimes such as murder, drug trafficking, rape, and sexual assault, but also as a political weapon.

“We oppose the death penalty under all circumstances,” Turk stated. “It is incompatible with the fundamental right to life and risks executing innocent people” she added.

Call for Moratorium on Executions

The UN rights chief urged Iranian authorities to halt all executions immediately. He also called for a moratorium on the death penalty as a step toward its abolition. “And, to be clear, it can never be imposed for conduct that is protected under international human rights law,” Turk emphasized.

The UN rights chief urged the Iranian authorities to halt all further executions immediately. He also called for a moratorium on the death penalty with the aim of ultimately abolishing it.

Siege In Sudan’s El Fasher: 782 Dead, 1,143 Injured, Says UN

December 21, 2024, 1:03 am

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported that the ongoing siege in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in Sudan, has resulted in the deaths of 782 civilians and left over 1,143 injured. The report, published on Friday, paints a grim picture of indiscriminate attacks and a dire humanitarian crisis.

Thousands of civilians remain besieged in the city without safe passage, facing continuous shelling, airstrikes, and artillery fire from all parties involved in the conflict.

UN Calls for an End to the Siege

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk condemned the situation, urging the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to lift the siege immediately.

“The continuing siege of El Fasher and the relentless fighting are devastating lives every day on a massive scale. This alarming situation cannot continue,” Turk stated.

Conflict Between RSF and SAF

For seven months, El Fasher has been a battleground between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), supported by allied groups such as the Sudan Liberation Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement.

The OHCHR report highlights the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, raising concerns about violations of international law and potential war crimes.

Civilian Suffering in Escalating Violence

Key findings from the report include:

Intense Shelling: RSF and SAF forces engaged in heavy exchanges of fire in civilian areas, killing dozens in June.
Attacks on Homes and Markets: Civilians were targeted in their homes and markets, with widespread looting.
Hospital Damage: Al-Saudi Maternity Hospital, the only public hospital still operational in El Fasher, has been repeatedly shelled.
Displacement Camp Attacks: Internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, including Zamzam and Abu Shouk, have faced RSF shelling, leaving 15 displaced people dead in Zamzam alone.

Warnings of Further Hostilities

The report warns that escalating mobilization along tribal lines and increased military presence in camps like Zamzam signal preparations for further conflict.

“Any large-scale attack on Zamzam camp and El Fasher city will catapult civilian suffering to catastrophic levels, deepening the already dire humanitarian situation,” Turk cautioned.

Calls for Immediate Action

The UN has called for:

An immediate cessation of hostilities.
Compliance with international law by all parties to the conflict.
Good-faith participation in mediation efforts.
Increased international efforts to prevent further escalation.

The OHCHR emphasized that failure to act would worsen the humanitarian crisis, risking famine and catastrophic civilian suffering.

UN: Human Trafficking Surges Worldwide UN Blames Crises, Conflict, And Climate

December 11, 2024, 11:54 am

In recent years human trafficking cases has sharply increased, driven by conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and global crises, according to a United Nations report released on Wednesday. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals that in 2022, the number of known trafficking victims rose by 25% compared to 2019 levels, which were pre-pandemic. This follows a significant drop in 2020, with the numbers climbing again in 2021.

The report highlights a troubling trend, with organized crime being primarily responsible for exploiting people. Victims are increasingly being trafficked into forced labor, including being coerced into participating in online scams and cyber fraud. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual exploitation and gender-based violence, while children represent a growing proportion of victims.

Children accounted for 38% of trafficking victims in 2022, an increase from 35% in 2020. Adult women made up the largest group of victims at 39%, followed by men at 23%, girls at 22%, and boys at 16%. The total number of trafficking victims in 2022 stood at 69,627.

Sexual exploitation remains the primary reason for trafficking women and girls, affecting over 60% of the cases. For men, forced labor was the most common form of exploitation, while boys were primarily trafficked for forced labor and criminal activities, including forced begging. The report suggests that rising numbers of unaccompanied minors in Europe and North America could explain the increasing number of boys identified as victims.

Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for the highest percentage of trafficking victims, at 26%, though trafficking routes span across many regions. The report attributes the increase in detected cases to a combination of improved detection methods and a rise in trafficking activities. Significant increases in detected cases were noted in sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and parts of Europe, with migration flows being a key factor.

Telegram Under Fire: UN Report Links App To Southeast Asia Crime Surge

October 9, 2024, 3:49 pm

UN released a report on Monday detailing how powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia extensively utilize the messaging app Telegram, fundamentally transforming organized crime’s ability to conduct large-scale illicit activities. This report follows recent charges against Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, by French authorities for allowing criminal conduct on the platform.

According to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC), hacked data—including credit card details, passwords, and browsing histories—are openly traded on Telegram, which hosts vast channels with minimal moderation. The report also revealed that tools for cybercrime, such as deepfake software and data-stealing malware, are readily available for purchase, alongside unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges offering money laundering services. One advertisement quoted in the report claimed, “We move 3 million USDT stolen from overseas per day.”

The UNODC report provides “strong evidence” that underground data markets are migrating to Telegram, with vendors actively targeting transnational organized crime groups operating in Southeast Asia. The region has developed into a major hub for a multibillion-dollar industry that employs fraudulent schemes against victims worldwide. Many of these operations are run by Chinese syndicates from fortified compounds with trafficked workers. The industry reportedly generates between $27.4 billion and $36.5 billion annually.

Durov, a Russian-born entrepreneur, was arrested in Paris in August on charges related to facilitating criminal activity on Telegram, including the dissemination of child sexual abuse images. His arrest has sparked discussions about the criminal liability of app providers and raised questions about the balance between freedom of speech and law enforcement.

With nearly 1 billion users, Telegram did not respond immediately to requests for comment. After his arrest, Durov stated that the app would comply with legal requests by providing user IP addresses and phone numbers and would remove features that have been misused for illegal activities.

Benedikt Hofmann, UNODC’s deputy representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, emphasized that Telegram creates an accessible environment for criminals, putting consumers’ data at heightened risk of exploitation in scams and other criminal activities.

The report noted that the substantial profits earned by criminal groups have led them to innovate, integrating new business models and technologies, including malware, generative artificial intelligence, and deepfakes into their operations. UNODC identified over 10 deepfake software service providers specifically targeting criminal groups involved in cyber-enabled fraud in the region.

In South Korea, authorities have launched an investigation into Telegram regarding its potential facilitation of online sex crimes, particularly concerning deepfake pornography. Additionally, a hacker reportedly used Telegram chatbots to leak data from Star Health, a major Indian insurer, prompting the company to file a lawsuit against the platform. This breach allowed the hacker to download sensitive policy and claims documents, revealing personal information such as names, addresses, and medical details.

Two Years After UN Report, Calls Grow For Action On China Human Rights Abuses

August 31, 2024, 5:59 pm

On the second anniversary of a crucial UN report alleging potential crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region, human rights organizations and the United Nations are pressing for concrete action. The report, released by then UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on August 31, 2022, just minutes before her term ended, highlighted severe human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.

Victims and Advocates Express Frustration

For individuals like Yalkun Uluyol, the report initially sparked hope. Uluyol, a 30-year-old researcher living in Istanbul, had been searching for answers since his father’s disappearance in 2018. However, instead of finding relief, Uluyol later learned that his father had been sentenced to 16 years in a Xinjiang prison, a punishment he believes is tied to his Uyghur identity. “I was very happy when the report was out. But now I feel like, yes, you released a report, but so what? My life has not gotten any better. On the contrary, it’s been worse,” Uluyol told Reuters.

China has consistently denied any human rights abuses in Xinjiang, issuing a 131-page response defending its policies in the region. This week, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated that China fully protects the rights of all ethnic groups.

UN Under Pressure to Take Action

Uluyol’s frustrations reflect a broader sentiment among human rights advocates, who argue that China has failed to act on the UN report’s recommendations, which include releasing those arbitrarily detained in Xinjiang’s camps and prisons. He and others are urging current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to intensify pressure on China, after months of diplomatic exchanges that have yet to produce significant results. “Saying ‘we are engaging with China’ has not been enough,” Uluyol said, expressing his concerns directly to Turk.

Prominent rights advocate Kenneth Roth criticized Turk’s approach as “timid,” while Maya Wang, Associate China Director at Human Rights Watch, called for the UN Human Rights Council to present a concrete action plan at its upcoming meeting in Geneva.

UN Response and Future Actions

The 2022 report suggested that the arbitrary and discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang might constitute an international crime. Although Turk, who assumed the role of High Commissioner after the report’s release, has repeatedly called for action, critics argue that more needs to be done. This week, Turk’s office acknowledged that “many problematic laws and policies remain in place” in Xinjiang and urged Chinese authorities to conduct a full review.

Supporters of Turk’s approach argue that he is balancing public criticism with private engagement, which could eventually lead to reforms. However, human rights groups continue to push for a stronger stance, demanding updates on the current situation in Xinjiang and a plan to hold those responsible accountable.

UN Report Condemns Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program As Modern Slavery Risk

August 17, 2024, 5:46 pm

A recent United Nations report has condemned Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as a potential breeding ground for modern slavery. The TFWP, intended to address labor shortages in agriculture and caregiving, links workers’ legal status directly to their employers, creating a significant power imbalance that hinders workers from reporting exploitation or abuse for fear of deportation.

Growing Concerns Over Worker Exploitation

According to the report by Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata, the number of migrant workers in Canada under the low-wage temporary foreign worker stream surged from 15,817 in 2016 to 83,654 in 2023. These workers frequently face poor working conditions, limited healthcare access, and inadequate legal protections. The program’s structure effectively prevents workers from changing employers, trapping many in exploitative situations.

The report highlights that many workers are subjected to debt bondage, where they incur substantial debts to third-party recruiters. This financial strain forces them to cling to their jobs despite harsh conditions. Additionally, the lack of access to federal settlement services and limited awareness of their rights leave many workers isolated and vulnerable.

Regulatory Oversight and Calls for Reform

The report also criticizes the weak regulatory environment, noting that inspections are often virtual and unannounced visits are rare, particularly in sectors like caregiving. This lax oversight allows employers to neglect responsibilities with minimal risk of being caught.

In response to the findings, Canada‘s Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledged that while the TFWP is not fundamentally flawed, it requires substantial reform. Miller indicated that the government plans to introduce new measures to address issues within the program, citing the need to reduce temporary immigration amid a housing crisis and rising anti-immigrant sentiment.

Critics argue that existing reform efforts have been insufficient, and call for more robust measures to protect temporary foreign workers from exploitation and abuse.

UN Predicts Africa Will Surpass Asia In Hunger By 2030

July 26, 2024, 5:21 pm

United Nations has predicted that Africa will overtake Asia as the continent with the highest number of people experiencing hunger by 2030. In its annual state of food security and nutrition report, five UN agencies highlighted a “clear trend” of rising undernourishment in Africa. Currently, Africa has the largest proportion of people lacking nutritious food (20.4%), but Asia still has more than half of the world’s hungry population. In 2023, 384.5 million people in Asia faced hunger, compared to 298.4 million in Africa.

Alarm Over Future Trends

Alvaro Lario, president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ifad), described the situation as “alarming” and warned that it would worsen unless action is taken. He projected that due to population growth and current dynamics, the problem will be harder to solve, with more people in Africa suffering from chronic hunger in a decade. Lario noted that Asia has focused more on local production, crop diversification, fertilizer use, and public investment than Africa.

Challenges for African Farmers

The report estimated that almost 600 million people will be chronically undernourished by 2030, with 53% living in Africa, marking a concerning stagnation in progress. Elizabeth Nsimalda, president of the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF), which represents 25 million food producers, emphasized that the battle against hunger is being lost, especially in rural communities where many food producers are unable to feed themselves and their families. With 33 million smallholder farms in Africa providing up to 70% of the continent’s food supply, the climate crisis and conflicts are major drivers of food insecurity.

Diana Onyango, head of Farm Africa’s technical team, highlighted the severe impact of climate change on farmers and food security, particularly in East Africa, which has experienced extensive drought since 2020. Farmers lack the information and knowledge needed to diversify and adapt to climate change. Olivier De Schutter, UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, stressed the need for climate-resilient food systems and social protection to address hunger.

The report was published by the Food and Agriculture Organization, Ifad, Unicef, the World Food Programme, and the World Health Organization.

UN Report: Taliban’s Harsh Rules Create Fear, Target Women

July 10, 2024, 1:02 pm

Taliban, a Sunni Islamist terrorist group ruling in Afghanistan, has imposed harsh restrictions on personal freedoms, according to a recent UN report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The Taliban’s morality police, known as the Ministry of the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (MPVPV), enforces strict Islamic laws, banning activities such as listening to music, smoking hookah, and getting Western-style haircuts. These actions have created a climate of fear, especially for women and girls.

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, they have reverted to strict rules similar to their previous regime in the 1990s, despite earlier promises to respect women’s rights within Islamic law. Between August 2021 and March 2024, the UN recorded over 1,000 cases of Taliban officers using violence to enforce these rules. Methods include verbal threats, arrests, detentions, mistreatment, and public beatings.

Women face the most severe restrictions. The Taliban has closed women-owned businesses, banned women from movies, shut down beauty salons, and limited access to birth control. Women cannot visit parks, gyms, or public baths and must have a male guardian for travel over 78 kilometers. They must wear hijabs, while men must follow rules about beard length and hairstyles. In December 2023, the morality police shut down 20 barbershops for giving Western-style haircuts and detained barbers until they promised to stop.

The UN report stresses that Afghanistan, as a signatory to seven international human rights agreements, must protect human rights. The Taliban’s actions violate rights to work, move freely, express oneself, and access sexual and reproductive health services. The Taliban dismissed the UN’s criticism, claiming it assessed Afghanistan from a Western viewpoint rather than as a Muslim society under Sharia law.

The Taliban’s control has led to a rise in suicide attempts among women. A 16-year-old girl told CNN she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban after being banned from school. The report also notes a ban on displaying human and animal images, leading to the removal of advertisements and covering of mannequins. NGOs have had to remove human images from educational materials about unexploded ordnance and public health.

Media is heavily restricted, and Afghanistan has become a surveillance state, with privacy violations through phone and car searches, mosque attendance records, and requiring proof of family relationships in public. The Taliban met with UN officials and envoys in Qatar in June 2024, sparking criticism for excluding Afghan women. The UN emphasized that Afghan women’s concerns were central to the talks.

The UNAMA report highlights severe human rights violations under Taliban rule, especially against women and girls. Despite earlier promises of moderation, the Taliban’s strict Islamic laws have led to widespread fear and oppression. The international community continues to urge the Taliban to uphold their human rights obligations.

Taliban has imposed ‘severe restrictions’ on movement of female UN employees in Afghanistan: Report

May 11, 2023, 3:40 pm

In Taliban rule, girls and women facing sevearal restrictions in Afghanistan ,UN has accused the country’s de facto authorities of imprisoning, harassing and placing “severe” limits on the movements of its female employees, Khaama Press reported.

“This is the most recent in a series of discriminatory – and unlawful – measures implemented by the de facto authorities to severely restrict women and girls’ participation in most areas of public and daily life in Afghanistan,” the UN report on Afghanistan’s human rights situation in south Asia said. The measures will have disastrous effects on Afghanistan’s prosperity, stability, peace, and future, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in its report.

“Arbitrary arrests and detention of former government officials and Afghanistan National Security and Defense Force members also occurred throughout February, March and April,” the report added, according to Khaama Press.An increasingly unstable and volatile Afghanistan is causing worry to the world.Worsening human rights, in particular, women’s and girls’ rights, poverty, hunger, terrorism and the spread of drug trafficking are among the issues that the people of Afghanistan have been facing under Taliban rule.

The Taliban returned to power in August of 2021 and have restricted Afghan women and girls from participating in most areas of public and daily life.UN chief Antonio Guterres, in a recent statement, said that the situation in Afghanistan was the largest humanitarian crisis in the world today and that he would meet the Taliban when it was the “right moment to do so but today is not the right moment.”

According to the United Nations, a record 28.3 million people in Afghanistan are in need of assistance this year, making Afghanistan the world’s largest aid operation. Regular Afghans, particularly women and children remain oppressed under the Taliban.