News Center- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a tweet on Wednesday that the rights of Zarifa Yaqoubi and other activists must be respected by the Taliban.

Zarifa Yaqoubi and four other activists were arrested on November 3 during the press briefing in Kabul. After their arrest, many human rights organizations called for the release of the activists. The UNAMA also called for their immediate release. Yesterday, the UNAMA said in a tweet that the rights of Zarifa Yaqoubi and other four activists must be respected by the Taliban.

“The rights of @YaghubiZarifa & other activists must be respected. Reasons for their continued detention should be made public. UNAMA is seeking access to the detained & clarity on the whereabouts of others. All detainees should be allowed contact with their families & legal counsel,” the tweet read.