Major UN Decision: Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Extended by One Year

New York/United Nations – The United Nations has made a significant decision to extend the monitoring of Taliban sanctions by one year, with the resolution passed unanimously by the Security Council.
According to UN sources, the resolution was approved with consensus, extending the mandate of the monitoring team until February 17, 2027. The team is responsible for overseeing the implementation of sanctions imposed on the Taliban and tracking their compliance with international requirements.
The monitoring team’s responsibilities include assessing the Taliban’s adherence to UN sanctions, preventing the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities, and ensuring that individuals and entities subject to sanctions are properly tracked and restricted.
During the discussion on the resolution, Pakistan’s representative to the United Nations raised serious concerns about Afghanistan being used as a base for activities against neighboring countries. “Afghan soil is being used against neighboring countries,” the Pakistani envoy stated, highlighting the security challenges faced by countries bordering Afghanistan.
Pakistan has consistently raised the issue of cross-border terrorism and the use of Afghan territory by militant groups to launch attacks against Pakistan. The extension of the monitoring mandate is seen as an important tool to address these concerns and ensure regional stability.
The unanimous passage of the resolution reflects the international community’s continued engagement with the situation in Afghanistan and its commitment to preventing the country from becoming a safe haven for terrorist organizations.