Human Rights Watch has stated that Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq, the leader of Afghanistan's Islamic Unity Party, who is accused of extensive crimes against humanity and moves freely in European countries, should be arrested and investigated.
According to a report by "Tarz Press," Human Rights Watch recently published an article regarding crimes against humanity. The organization has called on several countries worldwide to investigate former and current Afghan officials accused of such crimes and to prevent them from traveling freely in European countries. The article, written by Patricia Grossman, Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch, on Wednesday, July 3rd, mentions Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq and questions the recent meeting of the Taliban government's political opponents held last week in Vienna, Austria. It states that by inviting individuals accused of crimes against humanity, they have lost their moral values. Ms. Grossman wrote: "By including individuals in their ranks who should be investigated for serious violations, they have lost their moral ground. They have included politicians like Mohammad Mohaqiq in their group, and Mohaqiq travels to Europe freely without fear of arrest or any other concern."
Last week, Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq participated in a meeting of the Taliban’s political opponents in Vienna, Austria. After the meeting, he posted photos of himself and his family sightseeing in the capital on his Facebook page.
Mohammad Mohaqiq is accused of extensive crimes against humanity during Afghanistan's civil war and has not been questioned so far. Human Rights Watch has not provided details of the crimes committed by him but has emphasized that it is time to investigate individuals accused of crimes against humanity and refer them to judicial and legal authorities. The article also raises concerns about individuals accused of crimes against humanity in both the Taliban government and the former republic, urging international countries to promptly identify and refer these individuals to courts for investigation.
Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq has not yet commented on Human Rights Watch's article. Attempts to seek comments from Mr. Mohaqiq or his office were unsuccessful.
