The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan “is a reality, and we are ready to engage with the international community and resolve issues through talks,' says the Taliban's UN nominee Suhail Shaheen
The resolution creating the 12-month post was tabled with backing from the United States and the envoy appointed by the former Afghan government before the Taliban seized power.Twenty-eight countries voted in favour, 14 abstained and five voted against, with Venezuela and Eritrea joining Pakistan, Russia and China.
Since taking power on August 15, the Taliban have trie d to convince Afghans and the outside world that their regime will be less brutal than their 1996-2001 spell in control.A European diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters they had tried to make the resolution as consensual as possible.
The rapporteur is charged with following the developing human rights situation in Afghanistan and making recommendations to improve it. It also calls for respect for fundamental freedoms, including the freedoms of peaceful assembly and expression.
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