UN Security Council to Hold Special Session on Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council has announced that it will hold a special session on December 10 (Wednesday) to thoroughly assess the current situation in Afghanistan. Scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. New York time (7:30 p.m. Kabul time), the meeting will provide an opportunity for Council members to comprehensively address the political, humanitarian, and security developments in the country.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) stated that the purpose of the meeting is to create a platform for renewed and in-depth dialogue among Council members regarding Afghanistan’s complex situation. The session is considered crucial for presenting a comprehensive overview of the conditions on the ground and the challenges faced by the Afghan population.

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the country has faced numerous crises across political, economic, and humanitarian sectors. Widespread restrictions on basic rights and freedoms—particularly against women and girls—alongside the lack of an inclusive and stable government and rising poverty levels, have raised serious concerns both nationally and internationally. The international community, including the Security Council, has consistently emphasized the importance of human rights and the establishment of a legitimate and accountable governance system in Afghanistan.