UN approves resolution on existence in Afghanistan, excluding Russia's right to veto

The UN Security Council will vote on Thursday a resolution to ensure the future UN's presence in Afghanistan, unless Russia, which has blocked negotiations this week, goes to the bill.

The draft submitted by Norway changes the relationship between the United Nations and Kabul after the Taliban's coming to power, which was not recognized by the government of the Taliban, which did not appoint representatives of the international community and the World Organization.

According to foreign sources, Moscow opposed the draft new order on the UN Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan on Wednesday, pointing out that there is a lack of a “de facto agreement of the authorities”, that is, the Taliban.

Moscow presented an initial obstacle on Tuesday by claiming that human rights were too stressed in the text, as in China, a diplomat who asked for anonymity told AFP that India, Brazil and France also demanded corrections.

The proposal was modified to consolidate concerns, but Russia remained the only country in the Security Council to oppose it.

Russian ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy, Dmitry Polyanskiy, told AFP without revealing whether his country would veto in a vote scheduled for 10:00 (14:00 GMT).

The ambassador told AFP that “it was aggravated by the war in Ukraine,” and that the split that existed before is currently affecting many other issues at the UN.

The ambassador added that the “split” between the West and Russia “makes it difficult to reach an agreement” in the Security Council.

Norway's proposal will extend UNAMA's mission for another year until March 17, 2023.

It demanded humanitarian assistance to the population of Afghanistan, which faced a harsh economic situation and a complex security situation that was on track for stability.

The text calls on UNAMA to seek dialogue with political forces “to promote a comprehensive, representative, participatory, and responsive government at national and sub-national levels, without discrimination based on gender, religion or ethnicity.”

It is also necessary to seek full participation of women in the life of the country, despite the fact that the Taliban has been alienated

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