UN Security Council Urges Taliban to Establish Inclusive Government... "Demand Immediate End to Violence"

"Aghanistan Must Not Become a Terrorist Haven Again"
"Women's Rights and International Humanitarian Law Must Be Respected"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency meeting regarding the Taliban's reoccupation of Afghanistan and issued a statement urging the Taliban to immediately cease hostile actions and establish an inclusive government.

On the 16th (local time), following the emergency meeting held at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Security Council announced in its statement, "We urge the immediate cessation of all hostile acts and the establishment of a new inclusive government with broad representation through negotiations." It further emphasized, "To overcome the crisis in Afghanistan, the restoration of constitutional order and the provision of humanitarian aid are necessary." The Security Council called on the Taliban to halt all human rights violations occurring in Afghanistan and urged all parties to immediately allow humanitarian assistance.

Ant?nio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, who attended the meeting, stated, "We call for an immediate end to violence," and stressed, "We cannot and must not abandon the people of Afghanistan." He expressed particular concern that "human rights violations against Afghan women and girls, who fear a return to darkness, are increasing," and emphasized, "The Taliban and all parties must respect international humanitarian law, human rights, and the freedoms of all individuals." However, he also promised humanitarian aid by stating that "the UN will continue to maintain staff and offices in Taliban-controlled areas."

Secretary-General Guterres further stated, "The international community must unite to ensure that Afghanistan is not once again used as a haven or stage for terrorist groups," and strongly urged "all parties, especially the Taliban, to exercise extreme restraint to protect lives and meet humanitarian needs." He also called on "all countries to accept Afghan refugees and refrain from forced repatriation."

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