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Images from the beginning of the special session of the Human Rights Council on Afghanistan. Bachelet said her office had received credible reports of serious violations in places that have been under Taliban control, including summary executions, restrictions of women's rights, blocking girls from attending school and recruitment of child soldiers. IMAGES

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