RASC News Agency: Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the United States State Department, issued a statement affirming the United States’ backing for a United Nations Security Council resolution concerning the designation of a special representative for Afghanistan. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January 3rd, Miller underscored that this resolution symbolizes the Security Council’s endorsement of a process ensuring Afghanistan’s integration into the international community by fulfilling its international obligations.
Miller further accentuated the U.S.’s apprehensions regarding the Taliban’s oppressive treatment of Afghanistani women and girls. He conveyed that appointing a special representative would facilitate the effective coordination of international engagement with Afghanistan, working towards the goals articulated in the resolution.
The spokesperson reiterated persistent U.S. concerns about the Taliban’s repressive actions and their failure to establish an inclusive government within the country. Miller underscored that the decisions made by the Taliban have inflicted significant harm on Afghanistani society, impeding their ability to normalize relations with the international community. In response to these concerns, the United Nations Security Council recently ratified a resolution delineating the framework for interaction with Afghanistan and the Taliban leadership, which includes the appointment of a special representative.
Meanwhile, the Taliban group contends that they have consistently fulfilled their obligations and does not perceive the necessity for a special representative appointed by the United Nations. They categorize this decision as an unnecessary measure.
