The Taliban has announced a tough interim government led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund.
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Describing the situation in Afghanistan as “very critical”, India has said that it is important that the Taliban abide by its commitment to not allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism, including terrorist groups designated under Security Council resolution 1267. including Pakistan-based outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said in the UN Security Council debate on Afghanistan on Thursday that as Afghanistan’s neighbour, India needs to preside over the adoption of a substantial and forward-looking product of the Council during the 15- Got lucky. United Nations body last month.
The resolution on Afghanistan “taken into account some of our collective concerns, particularly on terrorism, where it noted the Taliban’s commitment not to allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism, including the resolution to terrorists and terrorist groups.” Named under 1267.
The Security Council resolution “underlined that Afghan territory shall not be used to threaten or attack any country or to harbor or train terrorists or to plan or finance terrorist acts.” As seen from the reprehensible terrorist attack on Kabul airport last month, terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan. It is therefore important that the commitments made in this regard are respected and adhered to. ,” said Sri Tirumurti.
Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed as well as the Haqqani network are terrorist entities banned under UNSC Resolution 1267 (1999) relating to ISIL (Daesh), al-Qaeda and related individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar and Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Saeed have also been listed as global terrorists under the 1267 sanctions regime.
Resolution 2593 also took note of the Taliban’s statement that Afghans would be able to travel abroad without any hindrance. “We hope that these commitments will be followed, including the safe, secure and orderly departure of Afghans and all foreign nationals from Afghanistan,” Mr. Tirumurti said.
India also called on the international community to rise above any partisan interests and stand with the people of Afghanistan in their quest for peace, stability and security in the country.
Mr. Tirumurti said, “The situation in Afghanistan remains very critical. As its immediate neighbor and friend of our people, the current situation is of direct concern to us.”
He added that uncertainties remain high about the future of the Afghan people as well as maintaining and building on the gains that have been achieved over the past two decades.
“In this context, we reiterate the need to listen to the voices of Afghan women, realize the aspirations of Afghan children, and protect the rights of minorities. We call for urgent humanitarian assistance and underscore the need to provide Do not obstruct access to the United Nations and other agencies in this regard.”
Underlining that Afghanistan has already seen substantial bloodshed and violence in recent years, Tirumurti said that India “calls upon the international community to come together, rising above any partisan interests, for peace, stability and security.” In the will to stand with the people of Afghanistan.” in country. We need to enable all Afghans, including women, children and minorities, to live in peace and dignity.”
Briefing the Security Council, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons said the new reality in Afghanistan is that the lives of millions of Afghans will depend on how the Taliban choose to rule.
“We are faced with a de facto administration announced by the Taliban two days ago. Those who hoped, and urged, will be disappointed. There are no women in the names listed. There are no non-Taliban members, previous No government figures, nor leaders of minority groups. Instead, it has many similar figures who were part of the Taliban leadership from 1996 to 2001,” she said.
Lyons told the Council that “of immediate and practical importance to those around this table is that many of the 33 names presented are on the UN sanctions list, including the prime minister, two deputy prime ministers and the foreign minister.” . . All of you will have to decide what steps to take regarding the list of sanctions and the impact on future engagements.”
The Taliban announced a tough interim government under the leadership of Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the head of the Taliban’s powerful decision-making body ‘Rahbari Shura’. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said at a news conference in Kabul that he would be the caretaker prime minister while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar would be his deputy in the “new Islamic government”.
The announcement of key figures in the caretaker government comes weeks after the Taliban took control of war-torn Afghanistan, ousting the previous elected leadership, which was backed by the West.
UN-designated terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani is also part of the interim Taliban government. Haqqani, a specially designated global terrorist and son of renowned anti-Soviet warlord Jalaluddin Haqqani who founded the Haqqani Network, is the new acting interior minister in the 33-member cabinet, which has no women members. Haqqani is one of the Taliban’s two deputy leaders since 2016 and has a USD 10 million bounty on his head.
Sirajuddin’s uncle Khaleel Haqqani was appointed the caretaker minister for refugees. Two other members of the Haqqani clan were also nominated for positions in the interim government, indicating Pakistan’s hand in a Taliban-run government.
Mr Tirumurti emphasized India’s call for an inclusive order in Afghanistan that represents all sections of Afghan society.
“A broad-based, inclusive and representative constitution will gain greater international acceptance and legitimacy than a political settlement achieved through an inclusive dialogue,” he said.
He further said that India calls upon all members of the Council to “keep our focus on the expectations of the Afghan people and the international community” when it decides on the future of UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan). They are in this hour of crisis.”
Mr Tirumurti said the world has seen a dramatic change in the situation in Afghanistan in the last month. The Security Council met thrice in August under the Indian presidency and collectively announced the current situation. In particular, United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2593 on Afghanistan clearly sets out the Council’s expectations on important and urgent issues, he said.
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