UN raises concerns about women as Taliban take power over Afghanistan

NEW YORK: The United Nations has raised concerns about the rights of women and young girls after the Taliban took power in Afghanistan.

In this regard, a Security Council meeting will be held today. In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the Taliban and all other parties to exercise restraint in protecting human lives and meeting humanitarian needs.

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to ensure the protection of women’s and girls’ rights, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said he is particularly concerned about the future of women and girls. The UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan will be held today. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will present a report on the situation in Afghanistan.

It should be noted that after the occupation of Kabul by the Taliban, now there are reports from the Afghan media that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan, while the British media say that Afghan President Ashraf has gone to Tajikistan while others, On the other hand, another Pakistani plane stranded at Kabul airport has also left for Pakistan.