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UN Adopts Resolution on Afghanistan's Taliban Rule over US Objections
AFGHANISTAN, JUL 7 – The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution with 116 votes supporting Afghan rights amid concern over Taliban oppression of women and girls since August 2021.
- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution expressing concern over the Taliban's oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan, despite US objections to engagement with the Taliban government.
- The resolution welcomed the Doha talks initiated in 2023 to coordinate the international approach to the Taliban authorities and called for appointing a UN coordinator to facilitate the process.
- While noting improved security, the resolution reiterated concern about terrorist groups in Afghanistan and called on the country to dismantle all terrorist organizations equally.
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In a resolution, the United Nations called on the Taliban to put an end to their repressive policies, especially the systematic oppression of women and girls. Two states voted against the paper.
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