Women in Afghanistan Excluded From Public Life for Nearly Five Years, Faiq Tells UN Security Council

Afghanistan’s acting envoy to the United Nations, Naseer Ahmad Faiq, told the United Nations Security Council that nearly five years after the Taliban’s return to power, there are still no meaningful signs of policy change.

Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Faiq said women and girls in Afghanistan remain excluded from public life, while terrorism persists and the country continues to face deep political, economic, and humanitarian crises.

He stressed that the Afghanistan people deserve dignity, justice, and an inclusive system of governance that reflects the genuine will of the population rather than rule imposed without representation.

Faiq also strongly criticized recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan, saying the attacks caused civilian casualties, violated the country sovereignty, and breached international law.

His remarks came as tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain high, with both sides accusing each other of harboring militant groups and fueling cross-border violence.

During the same Security Council session, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan warned that restrictions on women and girls are undermining Afghanistan’s long-term development and isolating the country internationally.

UNAMA officials said the continued limitations on education, employment, and participation in public life risk deepening Afghanistan’s economic crisis and weakening prospects for stability.

Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council stressed that addressing human rights concerns, reducing regional tensions, and promoting inclusive governance remain critical for Afghanistan’s future stability.

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