Taliban releases two UN staff members detained in Afghanistan

The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have released two United Nations staff members detained in Herat on August 9, with the UN confirming they are in good health. The reasons for their detention remain unclear, and the UN has not been formally notified of any charges, which are reportedly dropped. The case follows a trend of recent detentions by the Taliban, raising concerns about the safety and rights of UN personnel and local human rights workers.

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