RASC News Agency: Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, warning that the crisis is growing increasingly complex and unmanageable. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on Afghanistan, Akram denounced the Taliban’s systematic suppression of women, emphasizing that their actions blatantly violate both international commitments and Islamic principles. He stressed the urgent need for the Taliban to reassess their policies on human rights, particularly those targeting women and girls.
Akram further asserted that the Taliban have not only reneged on their previous commitments but have also escalated their repressive measures against women. He also underscored the growing threat posed by ISIS, describing it as a significant challenge to Taliban rule. According to Akram, Afghanistan is facing severe security challenges, with multiple armed groups operating within its borders and posing a direct threat to neighboring countries. He unequivocally described the situation as “extremely dire.” The Pakistani envoy also addressed concerns regarding the proliferation of Western-supplied weaponry left behind in Afghanistan, stating that Pakistan’s security forces have taken measures to prevent Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from utilizing such arms. He urged the Taliban to take full responsibility for reclaiming these weapons from terrorist groups.
Akram further alleged that terrorist factions operating from Afghanistan have orchestrated cross-border attacks on neighboring nations. He claimed that Pakistan possesses evidence indicating that Taliban officials have not only facilitated these incursions but have actively collaborated in them. During the same session, Afghanistan’s UN representative condemned the Taliban for holding the Afghanistani people hostage and exacerbating the country’s deepening crises.
