Csaba Kőrösi paints a near-apocalyptic picture of normal life in the Taliban-ruled country that has endured nearly five decades of “relentless conflict”, calling on the international community to make up the shortfall 2, 3 billion USD humanitarian appeal of the United Nations for $4.4 billion.
‘Moral imperative’
In a powerful address to ambassadors in New York, during a full session of the United Nations’ most representative body, he said that there is “moral and also practical imperative for the community.” international community to support a comprehensive and lasting peace in Afghanistan.”
The resolution expressed deep concern about Afghanistan’s current trajectory and the volatility there since the Taliban takeover.
It calls on Afghanistan to respect and fully respect and implement all treaties, covenants or conventions, bilateral or multilateral, that have been concluded.
Drugs and Terror
In addition to the dire humanitarian and human rights situation, he said that the country is now “filled with heroin and opium. “
“Organized criminal organizations and terrorists are thriving again. Afghanistan is facing complex and interconnected challenges that the Taliban have shown they can’t – or won’t solve.. “
Now, he said, is the time to come up with some concrete solutions that put the Afghan people first, and to suggest one concrete way the General Assembly can help immediately:
“I encourage the country to re-engage with the international scientific community. And to enable women who were once respected members of the country’s scientific community to continue their research and education.
Refuse alone
Afghanistan is currently the only country in the world that denies girls the right to an adequate education, he added, noting that their prospects are completely uncertain, “between seemingly random edicts from the Taliban. “
For even the most powerful women in the country, “The dream of becoming President has been replaced by the reality of child marriage. Arrest if women and girls leave their homes unaccompanied by men.
A father takes his child to a UNICEF-supported mobile health clinic to seek treatment in Logar province, Afghanistan, where his home was destroyed by recent floods.
Protect all Afghans
“I reiterate my call to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Afghans, especially women and girls. “
Kőrösi called on the Taliban to ensure the safety of all Afghans – regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or politics – protect journalists and members of civil society, and provide aid support is not hindered.
Amid the economic downturn, he points to the startling fact that drugs are the country’s largest sector, with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, showing 32% growth in illegal opium cultivation.
“We know where these drugs are sent. And we know who benefits from these drugs. The threat posed by drug trafficking is linked to the threat of terrorism, regional and global security.”
Become serious
He says Taliban leaders need to engage in a serious dialogue on counter-terrorism to reverse the flow of foreign extremists into the country – and prevent themselves from becoming terrorist fighters. abroad elsewhere.
“Afghanistan must never be a breeding ground and safe haven for terrorists. I call on the Taliban, other Afghans and members of the international community to cooperate with the Special Representative (for the United Nations Assistance Mission, UNAMA) as she performs the mission of the Mission.
After debate, the resolution was adopted by the General Assembly with 116 votes in favor and 10 abstentions – Belarus, Burundi, China, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia and Zimbabwe.
A mother and her child inside a medical clinic in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
