UN calls on Afghanistan to take early decisive action to prevent killings of HR activists in country

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NEW YORK:  United Nations has called on Afghanistan to take early decisive action to prevent killings of human rights activists in the country.

In a statement, UN human rights expert, Mary Lawlor said killing of human rights activists is a tragedy for society and urged government to urgently put in place an effective national protection mechanism.

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