NHRC inspects situation in temporary centers in Qatar to receive evacuees from Afghanistan

NHRC Deputy Chairman underlined that Qatar's positions towards the Afghan people supports its position on protecting civilians in situations of military conflict and crises.

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) inspected the situation of civilians who were evacuated from Afghanistan to the State of Qatar as a temporary transit area, and praised the country's humanitarian efforts to provide relief to the Afghan people. In this context, HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater received the NHRC Monitoring and Visits Team at Umm Al Saneem Center which was designated for evacuation operations, headed by Deputy Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari. The team listened to a detailed explanation by HE the Assistant Foreign Minister on the evacuation operations, reception and various aids, such as the field hospital and the provision of a number of volunteers to serve the evacuated civilians. The NHRC Deputy Chairman said that the team met with HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater who provided the information through which the Committee was reassured on the situation of evacuees in the country. He underlined that all aids for a decent life in terms of shelter, food and treatment were provided, in addition to providing recreational and educational activities for children, noting that more than 119 families were sheltered and provided with all life aids.