World ‘must engage’ or risk Afghanistan’s collapse, Security Council hears

“Patience is running out” for many in the international community when it comes to effectively engaging with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers, the Taliban, senior UN envoy for the country, Markus Potzel, told the Security Council on Tuesday.

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UN relief chief stresses need to stay and deliver for all Afghans

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Humanitarians have stayed and delivered in Afghanistan in the year since the Taliban takeover, and it is imperative that the international community continues to do the same while the de facto authorities must also do their part, the Security Council heard on Monday.

Afghanistan: UN forced to make ‘appalling choice’ following ban on women nationals

11 Apr 2023

The UN has launched an operational review in Afghanistan, and told national staff to remain at home, following the decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan women from working with the Organization.

Afghanistan crisis: Food supply for millions could run out this month

01 Sep 2021

Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon as this month, a senior UN official warned on Wednesday, urging the international community to step up support for the country.