Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the Iranian Ambassador in Kabul, marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by strongly condemning the United States as the "biggest violator of human rights in Afghanistan and globally."
On X social platform, Ambassador Qomi criticised the declaration, stating, "As long as the war crimes of America and its allies against civilians go unprosecuted, this declaration remains nothing more than a political tool in service of the US." He further argued that the declaration fails to reflect the suffering of thousands of children affected by the actions of the United States and Israel, from Afghanistan to Gaza, reducing it to a mere political manifesto.
The Iranian ambassador highlighted ongoing human rights challenges globally, particularly in regions like Afghanistan, Gaza, and Yemen, underscoring the inadequacy of declarations without real justice and restoration of human rights.
Simultaneously, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Iranian lawyer Narges Mohammadi in Norway brought renewed international focus to human rights issues in Iran. Mohammadi, imprisoned in Iran's Evin prison, could not attend the ceremony. Her teenage children accepted the Prize on her behalf, spotlighting Iran's own human rights concerns.
Moreover, the international community has frequently criticised the Taliban for their restrictive policies in Afghanistan, particularly concerning the prohibition of girls' education, women's employment, and the suppression of ethnic and religious minorities' freedoms.
