UN Security Council to Hold Meeting on Afghanistan on March 10
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold a meeting on Afghanistan on March 10, 2025, focusing on the country’s political and humanitarian situation. The session will also discuss the future of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), whose mandate is scheduled to expire on March 17.
According to the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, UNAMA Chief Roza Otunbayeva will brief the Security Council on recent developments in Afghanistan. The meeting comes at a time when concerns over human rights violations under Taliban rule, particularly restrictions on women and girls, continue to mount. UNAMA has repeatedly reported on the Taliban’s repressive policies, calling for the restoration of women’s rights and inclusive governance.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid recently criticized UNAMA, claiming that its mission has been ineffective and has misrepresented the Taliban’s governance to the international community. He accused the UN political mission of portraying a negative image of the Taliban while ignoring their achievements.
During its last session on Afghanistan in December 2024, the UNSC expressed concerns over human rights violations and urged the Taliban to lift restrictions on women. The upcoming meeting will be crucial in determining whether UNAMA’s mandate will be extended and how the international community will engage with Afghanistan moving forward.
Further updates on the UNSC’s stance and any potential resolutions regarding Afghanistan are expected following the March 10 meeting.
