The European Union’s spokesperson for foreign affairs has welcomed the appointment of Rabab Fatima as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The EU emphasized its readiness to work closely with her.<\/p>\n
Anwar-ul-Haq Ahad stated that the European Union is eager to cooperate with Rabab Fatima both in Kabul and in international forums, especially during the upcoming Doha process aimed at assessing the situation in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
He stressed that the international community must not forget Afghanistan and that sustained global engagement and attention to developments in the country are essential. According to him, maintaining the world\u2019s focus on Afghanistan is vital to addressing the political, economic, and humanitarian challenges the country faces.<\/p>\n
While the EU underlines the importance of continued engagement, Afghanistan has faced extensive restrictions on civil rights \u2014 particularly the rights of women and girls \u2014 and a decline in formal relations with many countries since the Taliban\u2019s takeover. Observers believe that the role of UNAMA and the Special Representative can be crucial in coordinating international efforts and advancing the global community\u2019s demands from the Taliban administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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