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KABUL – The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session today to address the deepening crisis in Afghanistan, amid rising violence, political uncertainty, and worsening humanitarian conditions. Representatives from key member states voiced grave concerns over the Taliban’s governance, the lack of basic freedoms, and the collapse of essential services across the country.
UN officials warned that millions of Afghans are at risk of famine, with women and girls suffering disproportionately under harsh restrictions. The council is now debating a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and international monitoring of aid delivery. Several Western diplomats also pressed for a unified stance against terrorism threats emanating from Afghan soil.
Russia, China, and regional powers stressed the importance of engaging with the de facto authorities in Kabul to avoid further destabilization. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the global community to act swiftly: “The Afghan people are being abandoned to chaos. The time to act is now.”
The meeting comes as cross-border tensions rise and international aid dwindles, prompting fears of a full-scale humanitarian collapse unless urgent intervention is secured. The Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution in the coming days.
