UN accuses Taliban of intimidating & harassing female staff working in Afghanistan

The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan has accused the Taliban authorities of intimidating and harassing its female staff working in the country.

The UNAMA mission said the three Afghan female employees were recently detained and questioned by local armed security agents.

The UN also asked the Taliban to stop their intimidation tactics targeting its Afghan female staff and reminded local authorities about their obligations under international law to guarantee their safety.

However, the Taliban in a statement, denied the women had been detained.