Afghan president orders investigation into sexual abuse of female athletes

According to recent reports, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has ordered an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of female athletes in the country. This comes after several female athletes came forward with claims of being sexually harassed and abused by coaches and officials in the Afghan Olympic Committee.

The allegations were first reported by the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), which stated that the abuse had been ongoing for several years and involved multiple coaches and officials. The AIHRC also reported that the victims had been threatened and intimidated into silence.

In response to the allegations, President Ghani has ordered the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth Affairs to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The investigation is expected to include interviews with the alleged victims, as well as with coaches and officials who may have been involved in the abuse.

The Afghan government has also announced that it will take steps to protect the rights and safety of female athletes in the country. This includes providing training and support to coaches and officials on how to prevent and respond to cases of sexual abuse, as well as increasing the number of female coaches and officials in the Afghan Olympic Committee.

The allegations of sexual abuse in Afghan sports have sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, both within Afghanistan and internationally. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has also expressed its concern and support for the victims, and has called for a thorough investigation into the matter.

It is essential that the Afghan government takes concrete actions to address this issue and ensure that the rights and safety of female athletes are protected. The international community should also continue to support and pressure the Afghan government to take action to prevent and respond to cases of sexual abuse in sports.