CCPR/C/119/D/2240/2013 circumstances, and in the absence of any other pertinent information on file, while not underestimating the concerns that may legitimately be expressed with respect to the general human rights situation in Afghanistan, the Committee cannot conclude that the information before it shows that the author faced a personal and real risk of treatment contrary to articles 6 (1) or 7 of the Covenant when he was removed to Afghanistan. 8. The Committee, acting under article 5 (4) of the Optional Protocol, is of the view that the author’s removal to Afghanistan did not violate his rights under article 6 or 7 of the Covenant. 10