human rights, women's rights, the rights of minorities and children, indeed, all citizens of Afghanistan, particularly, women, is of a highest importance to the United States
Zalmay Khalilzad: “human rights, women's rights, the rights of minorities and children, indeed, all citizens of Afghanistan, particularly…”
On the recordSeptember 21, 2020
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Khalilzad assures that the U.S. prioritizes human rights in Afghanistan.
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