The report, based on interviews with witnesses, relatives and friends of the victims, details the “summary execution or forced disappearance” of military personnel, police officers, service members intelligence and paramilitary militia, who surrendered or were captured by the Taliban between August 15 and October 31.
CNN was unable to independently confirm the statements in the report.
In Saturday’s statement, 21 countries, including the United States, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, said the alleged actions were “a serious human rights violation and contradicted the amnesty that had been granted.” announced by the Taliban.”
“We urge the Taliban to effectively enforce the amnesty for former members of the Afghan security forces and former government officials to ensure that it is maintained nationally and within their ranks,” he said. the statement said.
States call for a full and transparent investigation into the Human Rights Watch’s allegations.
“Those responsible must be held accountable,” Saturday’s statement read. “We will continue to measure the Taliban by their actions.”
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