The United Nations has taken a firm stance against recognizing the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, citing ongoing concerns over human rights violations and security threats posed by the militant group. Fox News reported that during a multinational dialogue held in Doha, Qatar, on July 1, representatives from the UN engaged with Taliban officials on the issue of international recognition of the unofficial government in Kabul.
Emphasizing their stance, the UN clarified that the engagements with the Taliban are aimed at urging the group to adhere to international norms rather than endorsing its governance. The status of the Taliban before the UN will remain ambiguous as long as significant reforms in governance and international relations are not observed.
Zabihullah Mujahid led the Taliban delegation at the Doha meeting, where they engaged in bilateral discussions with various countries. The UN used this platform to underscore its expectations from the Taliban, highlighting concerns about the exclusion of schoolgirls from education, discrimination against Afghan women, proliferation of arms and drugs, and the growing influence of terrorist groups in southern Afghanistan. The organization made it clear that progress towards recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government hinges on addressing these critical issues.
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