United Nations: The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to vote today on a European Union-backed proposal to launch a comprehensive investigation into human rights violations in Afghanistan. The inquiry aims to document abuses committed by both the Taliban and foreign forces, gathering evidence that could be used in future court proceedings.

This proposed investigation is expected to be one of the most extensive U.N. human rights inquiries, on par with ongoing probes into atrocities in Syria and Myanmar. The EU motion emphasizes the preparation of evidence for potential judicial actions, reflecting growing international concern over impunity in Afghanistan.

The United States, which had troops in Afghanistan until 2021 as part of NATO operations, has historically opposed scrutin

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