But this treaty cannot dispel the outrage of the American people over the Soviet Unions invasion of Afghanistan and the reports of widespread atrocities pepetrat. ed against the Afghan people. Last month. the independent counsel on international human rights issued a comprehensive report on the human rights situation in Afghanistan. Their facts and conclusions are no less than horrifying. In interviews in Pakistan with Afghan refugees. the independent counsel reports receiving testimony from over 40 alleged torture victims. most of whom had been captured in their homes. The victims were allegedly subjected to electric shock. beatings. and worse. In clear violation of the Geneva accords. civilians are targeted for military attacks.
Keywords matched
refugees