A number of Afghan men and women staged protests demanding the release of the frozen assets that have led to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the war-torn nation.

In Kabul on Monday, a group of Afghan women held a gathering near the UN office and called for the return of the assets to Afghanistan, reports TOLO News. 
 
"This money is Afghans'&nbsp;money, not money to pay as compensation by (US President) Joe Biden. The money should be surrendered to Afghanistan," said Arzo, a protestor. 
 
"Our people are struggling with poverty and this money can change the situation inside Afghanistan," said Shogofa Nejta, another protestor.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-members-of-jogi-minority-demand-basic-necessities-rights-454739">Afghanistan: Members of Jogi minority demand basic necessities, rights</a> 
 
Also on Monday, several teachers at the Shaikh Zayed University in Khost province launched a demonstration against Biden's decision to split the frozen assets, calling it unfair. 
 
"This is a cruelty, they do not have the right to hold Afghanistan's money as compensation," said Rabani Wahdat, a teacher.- 
 
Residents of Bamyan province also took to the streets to urge the release of the assets belonging to the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) held in the US and other countries. 
 
The protests come in the wake of Biden signing an Executive Order on February 11, under which some of the frozen assets will be distributed as assistance to Afghanistan and to victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

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According to the White House, while "the administration will seek to facilitate access to $3.5 billion of those assets for the benefit of the Afghan people", "more than $3.5 billion in DAB assets would remain in the US and are subject to ongoing litigation by American victims of terrorism". 
 
When Kabul fell to the Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan had over $9 billion in reserves held in the name of DAB outside of the country. 
 
This included $7 billion in reserves held in the US, with the rest of the reserves largely being in Germany, the UAE, Switzerland, and a couple of other states.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/41-truck-afghan-convoy-reaches-wagah-border-to-collect-indian-wheats-first-consignment-455254">41-truck Afghan convoy reaches Wagah border to collect Indian wheat’s first consignment</a> 
 
Economic experts believe that Afghan currency will dramatically lose value if the frozen assets are spent for any purpose and not returned to Afghanistan, TOLO News reported. 
 
"These assets are to keep Afghanis stable, therefore, they should not be spent in any other way," said an analyst.

A number of Afghan men and women staged protests demanding the release of the frozen assets that have led to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the war-torn nation.

A number of Afghan men and women staged protests demanding the release of the frozen assets that have led to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the war-torn nation. In Kabul on Monday, a group of Afghan women held a gathering near the UN office and called for the return of the assets to Afghanistan, reports TOLO News. "This money is Afghans' money, not money to pay as compensation by (US President) Joe Biden. The money should be surrendered to Afghanistan," said Arzo, a protestor. "Our people are struggling with poverty and this money can change the situation inside Afghanistan," said Shogofa Nejta, another protestor. Also read | Afghanistan: Members of Jogi minority demand basic necessities, rights Also on Monday, several teachers at the Shaikh Zayed University in Khost province launched a demonstration against Biden's decision to split the frozen assets, calling it unfair. "This is a cruelty, they do not have the right to hold Afghanistan's money as compensation," said Rabani Wahdat, a teacher.- Residents of Bamyan province also took to the streets to urge the release of the assets belonging to the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) held in the US and other countries. The protests come in the wake of Biden signing an Executive Order on February 11, under which some of the frozen assets will be distributed as assistance to Afghanistan and to victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Also read | Six-year-old Haider, trapped in well in Afghanistan for three days, dies According to the White House, while "the administration will seek to facilitate access to $3.5 billion of those assets for the benefit of the Afghan people", "more than $3.5 billion in DAB assets would remain in the US and are subject to ongoing litigation by American victims of terrorism". When Kabul fell to the Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan had over $9 billion in reserves held in the name of DAB outside of the country. This included $7 billion in reserves held in the US, with the rest of the reserves largely being in Germany, the UAE, Switzerland, and a couple of other states. Also read | 41-truck Afghan convoy reaches Wagah border to collect Indian wheat’s first consignment Economic experts believe that Afghan currency will dramatically lose value if the frozen assets are spent for any purpose and not returned to Afghanistan, TOLO News reported. "These assets are to keep Afghanis stable, therefore, they should not be spent in any other way," said an analyst.

Protesters demand release of Afghanistan's frozen assets

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today. This session will be completely virtual. Session to begin with remarks from UN office bearers.

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today

People from the Indian diaspora on Monday gathered outside UN office in Holborn here to register their protest against the injustices done to Hindu minor girl Mehek Kumari.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-24-year-old-woman-allegedly-abducted-forcibly-converted-to-islam-277085">Pakistan: 24-year-old woman allegedly abducted, forcibly converted to Islam</a>

A petition was delivered to the UN. Mehak Kumari was recently forcibly converted and married to a Muslim man in Pakistan's Sindh province. The protestors called Pakistan as `abuser of human rights` and demanded justice for Mehak Kumari. Mehak was abducted by a middle-aged man, Ali Raza, from the Jacobabad district of Sindh province on January 15.

The girl said that she was forced to accept Islam causing a widespread furore among the Islamic fanatics. Some Pakistani clerics want the minor girl killed after she retracted her previous statement in the court, where she said that she had accepted Islam of her own free will.

The clerics blamed 14-year old Mehak of murtad, or an act of apostasy, and are demanding death punishment, accusing her of insulting Islam. Meanwhile, the court which is yet to announce the verdict has sent Mehak Kumari to a local Dar-ul-Aman in Larkana district of Sindh for 11 days.The abduction and forceful conversion of Hindu and Christian girls are widespread in Pakistan.

Such incidents have sparked widespread criticism as many victim families are forced to migrate to foreign countries, including India. In 1947, non-Muslims comprised 23 per cent of Pakistan`s population. However, in 2011, the numbers came down to 3.7 per cent.

People from the Indian diaspora on Monday gathered outside UN office in Holborn here to register their protest against the injustices done to Hindu minor girl Mehek Kumari.

People from the Indian diaspora on Monday gathered outside UN office in Holborn here to register their protest against the injustices done to Hindu minor girl Mehek Kumari. Also read: Pakistan: 24-year-old woman allegedly abducted, forcibly converted to Islam A petition was delivered to the UN. Mehak Kumari was recently forcibly converted and married to a Muslim man in Pakistan's Sindh province. The protestors called Pakistan as `abuser of human rights` and demanded justice for Mehak Kumari. Mehak was abducted by a middle-aged man, Ali Raza, from the Jacobabad district of Sindh province on January 15. The girl said that she was forced to accept Islam causing a widespread furore among the Islamic fanatics. Some Pakistani clerics want the minor girl killed after she retracted her previous statement in the court, where she said that she had accepted Islam of her own free will. The clerics blamed 14-year old Mehak of murtad, or an act of apostasy, and are demanding death punishment, accusing her of insulting Islam. Meanwhile, the court which is yet to announce the verdict has sent Mehak Kumari to a local Dar-ul-Aman in Larkana district of Sindh for 11 days.The abduction and forceful conversion of Hindu and Christian girls are widespread in Pakistan. Such incidents have sparked widespread criticism as many victim families are forced to migrate to foreign countries, including India. In 1947, non-Muslims comprised 23 per cent of Pakistan`s population. However, in 2011, the numbers came down to 3.7 per cent.

Indian diaspora protest outside UN office against injustices done to Hindu minor Mehek Kumari

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Ambassadors from 50 countries to the UN Office at Geneva (UNOG) have co-signed a letter to the President of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights to voice their support for China's position on issues related to its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Earlier on July 12, a number of ambassadors in Geneva sent the joint letter to show their support for China, and as of Friday evening, more ambassadors had joined, Chen Xu, the permanent representative of China to United Nations' Geneva Office, revealed. In the joint letter, the ambassadors commend China for its economic and social progress, effective counter-terrorism and de-radicalization measures, and the strong guarantee of human rights.

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