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UN Council Urges Taliban to End Women Crackdown, Extends Mission

6/16/2026

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UN Security Council adopted a resolution urging the Taliban to reverse its crackdown on women.
The resolution extends the UN mission in Afghanistan to 17 June 2027 and authorizes nondiscriminatory humanitarian aid.
UNAMA reported at least 30 women arrested in Herat this month and a protest there that killed one person.
Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Ahmad said the resolution expresses concern over terrorist groups and accused Afghanistan of harboring militants.

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UN Security Council adopted a resolution urging the Taliban to reverse its crackdown on women.
The resolution extends the UN mission in Afghanistan to 17 June 2027 and authorizes nondiscriminatory humanitarian aid.
UNAMA reported at least 30 women arrested in Herat this month and a protest there that killed one person.
Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Ahmad said the resolution expresses concern over terrorist groups and accused Afghanistan of harboring militants.