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The United Nations Security Council Has Called for an Urgent and Immediate Ceasefire in Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council Has Called for an Urgent and Immediate Ceasefire in Afghanistan

Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the United Nations Security Council called for an immediate halt to bloodshed and the restoration of order, expressing alarm over alleged significant violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses.

On Sunday, the Taliban grabbed control of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital. The government fell after President Ashraf Ghani departed the country. Various segments of Afghanistan's society have reported on the present scenario, expressing worry, particularly for women and tyranny.

Members of the Security Council also urged for inclusive talks to create a new government that is "unified, inclusive, and representative," with "full, equal, and meaningful involvement of women." The council emphasized the need of institutional continuity, international commitments, and citizen safety and security.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all parties to allow humanitarian aid to enter the country without hindrance. Guterres expressed worry over reports of increasing human rights breaches against Afghan women and girls, who fear a return to the country's worst days.