The UN Security Council expressed sympathy for the people of Afghanistan on Thursday in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, withdrawing restrictions on women to the Taliban authorities and stabilizing the country. I continued to apply pressure.
"We are currently limiting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of women and girls in Afghanistan, and immediately implement policies and practices that continue to exacerbate humanitarian, economic, human rights and social crises. Reversing and aiming for sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. " Albania's ambassador, Ferit Hoxha, told reporters on behalf of nine of the 15 members of the council.
On March 23, Taliban authorities announced the continued closure of girls' secondary schools. According to the United Nations, 1.1 million girls have been affected.
"No government in any other country in the world bans girls from secondary school," UN Humanitarian Director Martin Griffiths emphasized to members of the council.
Movement, job restrictions
The decree will also limit the movement of women without male relatives and indicate in what profession they can work. It was made. On May 7, the Taliban ordered all women to cover their heads and faces in public and urged them to stay home.
"If the Taliban wants to normalize their relations with the international community, they need to immediately reverse the steps they have taken to exclude women from their social, political and economic lives." US political counselor Trina Saha said.
No country has acknowledged the Taliban authorities that seized power in August as the United States and NATO troops withdrew from the country.
Although the human rights situation is deteriorating, the security situation is becoming more unpredictable. Initially, the end of the conflict after the Taliban hijacking led to a reduction in civilian casualties, but violence is on the rise again.
Political opposition, especially in Panjshir and Baghlan, and de facto by both armed political opposition and ISIL-KP [Islamic State-Korasan]. IED [improvised explosive device] attacks and target assassinations against authoritative targets, Afghanistan coordinator Ramiz Arakbarov told members of the council in a video from Kabul.
On Monday, the Security Council Sanctions Committee dealing with the Taliban extended the travel ban exemption for 13 members of the group, who travel abroad for potential peace talks. Made it possible.
Activist Yalda Royan told members of the council that such exemptions for Taliban leaders should be terminated if there is no progress in women's rights in the next 60 days.
"If Afghan women can't move freely, why do they need the Taliban?" She asked.
Mountain of Trouble
The deadly earthquake on Wednesday was yet another blow to the Afghan people. Years of conflict, repeated droughts, and severe economic crises have left more than 24 million Afghanistans in need of humanitarian assistance, an increase of 6 million since the beginning of 2021.
Almost half of the population – about 19 million – food insecurity, including 6.6 million at urgent levels. The United Nations is aiming to expand aid, resulting in a dramatic shortage of funding. Despite the donor's promise of more cash, Afghanistan has received only one-third of the $ 4.4 billion needed this year.
"It's not time to hesitate," said UN aid chief Griffith. "Without intervention, funding, humanitarian aid and basic services, there is a winter of discontent, a winter of trouble, and a winter of pain for the people of Afghanistan."
