Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stressed the need for a political pathway to reintegrate Afghanistan into the international system. She emphasized that the Taliban must decide whether they want Afghanistan to be part of the global community and take necessary steps toward fulfilling their international obligations. Otunbayeva, stated on Monday, March […] The post UN Envoy highlights challenges for Afghanistan’s reintegration into the International Community appeared first on Khaama Press.
A UN Envoy stated that Afghanistan faces challenges reintegrating into the international community, emphasizing the Taliban must decide if they want to be part of the global community and fulfill international obligations. The Taliban has selectively honored obligations, and over 23 million Afghans need humanitarian aid worsened by defunding. Modest economic growth is unsustainable without foreign aid, and long-term development is hindered by obstacles to international reintegration. The human rights situation, particularly for women and girls, is worsening. The UN calls for the Taliban to uphold human rights and political participation.
