New UN resolution on Afghanistan; Emphasis on inclusive governance and concern for the situation of women
The UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution on the situation in Afghanistan with 116 votes in favour, two against (the United States and Israel) and 12 abstentions; The resolution reiterates the need for an inclusive government in the country and serious concerns about human rights violations, especially the systematic repression of women.
The resolution is part of the UN’s efforts to coordinate an international response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan; The crisis has entered a new phase of isolation, violation of freedoms and severe social restrictions with the collapse of the republic and the Taliban’s dominance.
Key clauses of the document include a call for the continuation of the Doha political process, genuine participation of all ethnic groups and strata in the political structure, and the Taliban’s obligation to fight terrorism. The resolution also emphasizes maintaining the role of the United Nations in the political process, humanitarian assistance and the protection of human rights.
According to the latest UN Secretary-General’s report, which is attached to the resolution, the level of insecurity in Afghanistan between February and April 2025 increased by 3 percent compared to last year. The report also notes the continued use of corporal punishment, border clashes, and a worrying trend of human rights violations, particularly against women, journalists and religious minorities.
The resolution comes as many international observers have called for the fruitlessness of the Doha talks and the Taliban’s inability to meet human and political rights minimums.
