UNSC preaches peace to Taliban, tells it not to behave like Taliban

Directly or indirectly, several UNSC member states raised apprehensions that Afghanistan under the Taliban will be used by the terrorist organisations operating from Pakistan.

Anish Kumar

New York, First Published Aug 17, 2021, 9:16 AM IST | Last Updated Aug 17, 2021, 9:16 AM IST

With Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani fleeing the country and Taliban gaining the complete control, the United Nations Security Council has asked the Taliban not to support terrorists operating on the territory of any other country.

Directly or indirectly, several countries had raised apprehensions that the country under the Taliban will be used by the terrorist organisations operating from Pakistan.

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At the UNSC briefing, which was held twice in 10 days on Monday, the members also asked them to ensure the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country.

Further, they asked for the inclusion of women in the formation of the new government.

The member states made it clear that adherence to Afghanistan's international obligations, safety and security of all Afghans and international citizens and institutional continuity must be ensured.

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The UNSC sought an immediate end to the violence, restoration of security, civil and constitutional order, and urgent talks to resolve the current crisis of authority in the country.

The UNSC urged the Taliban to arrive at a peaceful settlement through an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned process of national reconciliation.

In a joint statement, the UNSC highlighted that a sustainable end to the conflict in Afghanistan can only be achieved through an inclusive, durable and realistic political settlement that upholds human rights, including for women, children and minorities.

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The Council also called on parties to adhere to international norms and standards on human rights and put an end to all abuses and violations in this regard.

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