December 18, 2024
Statement of the Afghanistan Independent Bar Association in Exile On the Occasion of January 24, International Day of the Endangered Lawyer
Every year, the international community commemorates January 24 as a day to recognize the critical role of defense lawyers and to emphasize the challenges and dangers they face. This day honors the brave lawyers around the world who, despite personal risks and professional threats, remain committed to defending human rights and justice. Special Significance for Afghan Lawyers This year, the day holds particular significance for Afghan defense lawyers. Following the fall of the Afghan government in 2021 and the rise to power of the Taliban, many lawyers and human rights activists have faced gra
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