Barbara Woodward, the British ambassador to the United Nations, urged the Taliban to provide a “safe passage” for those who wish to leave Afghanistan.
Mrs. Barbara Woodward spoke when the UN Security Council passed a resolution on the situation in the country.
She said: “Today, the Security Council has made a clear statement on the situation in Afghanistan and set out its minimum expectations for the Taliban.
“The immediate priority is to ensure that all those who wish to leave Afghanistan can leave safely.
“We have made it clear that the Taliban must abide by their own commitments to ensure safe passage after August 31.”
She said at the Security Council meeting in New York: “Afghanistan can no longer be a safe haven for terrorists.
“We unequivocally condemn the attack on Kabul Airport last week, and we reiterate our condolences and sympathy for the victims and injured.
“A coordinated approach is essential to respond to any extremist threat from Afghanistan, and we call on the Taliban to fulfill their commitments in the Doha Agreement.”
The Doha Agreement was reached by the Taliban and the United States in 2020.
She added that the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan requires “urgent attention” and the progress made in the past 20 years must be protected, including the protection of the human rights of women, children and ethnic minorities.
“This resolution establishes a sign that the international community will pay close attention,” she said.
“Today’s resolution is an important step towards a unified international response to the situation in Afghanistan.
“We will continue to build on this to ensure that the Council holds the Taliban accountable for their commitments.
“The international community will judge the Taliban based on their actions on the ground, not their words.”
