RASC News Agency: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, has called for the appointment of a special representative for Afghanistan under Taliban control during a UN Security Council meeting. Speaking at the Security Council meeting held on Friday, March 15th, where the extension of the UNAMA mission for another year was approved through a resolution, the US Ambassador emphasized Washington’s demand for the full implementation of the council’s resolution regarding the appointment of a UN special representative.
She highlighted that extending UNAMA’s mission would enable the office to facilitate dialogue among relevant stakeholders in Afghanistan. In December of last year, a UN resolution was passed, urging the appointment of a UN special representative for Afghanistan. Part of the potential UN representative’s mission includes establishing a clear address for the global community regarding Afghanistan, facilitating coordination, and creating a platform for dialogue among relevant stakeholders for reconciliation.
The US Ambassador to the United Nations also added that continuing UNAMA’s work helps the organization address issues such as reducing humanitarian emergencies and supporting efforts to restore the fundamental rights and freedoms of all citizens, especially women. However, the Taliban have repeatedly expressed their opposition to the appointment of a UN special representative in Afghanistan under their control, arguing that such a position is unnecessary with the presence of UNAMA.
Some countries, including Russia and Iran, have also stated that they would support the appointment of a UN special representative for Afghanistan if the Taliban agree to it.
