UN Rapporteur Urges Investigation into Afghan Migration Tragedy Following Loss of 19 Lives

Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has called for a thorough investigation into the factors driving Afghan citizens to embark on perilous migration journeys after the tragic death of 19 individuals in a smuggling attempt. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) described this incident as a “deep tragedy” and expressed solidarity with the victims’ families.

Empathy for the Victims’ Families

On Saturday, August 1st, Bennett took to social media platform X to extend his…