Pakistan's UN Deputy Urges Objective UNAMA Reporting on Afghanistan Security Developments

UNITED NATIONS (Afghan Verified) -- Mohammad Osman Iqbal Jadoon, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to report the country's security developments objectively while taking into account the concerns of neighboring states.

Jadoon made the remarks during a Security Council meeting reviewing and extending UNAMA's mandate. He said Pakistan supported the Council's resolution extending the mission by three months and voted in favor of it. Jadoon thanked China for drafting the resolution and fostering consensus, noting it was approved by positive votes from all 15 Council members.

According to Jadoon, Afghanistan faces multiple challenges, including increased terrorism threats, human rights violations, drug trafficking and reduced humanitarian aid. From Pakistan's perspective, he said, the most important challenge is the severity of the security situation and rising terrorism threats.

Jadoon claimed that some Taliban elements cooperate with terrorist groups or provide them space for activities in Afghanistan, including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan Liberation Army, Majid Brigade, Daesh, Al-Qaeda and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement. He said these groups operate from inside Afghanistan and are responsible for cross-border attacks against Pakistani civilians and security forces.

Jadoon noted that the Security Council resolution expresses serious concern about terrorist groups in Afghanistan and calls on the Taliban to take immediate, specific and verifiable actions to counter terrorism in all its forms. He emphasized the need for safe management of weapons and ammunition in Afghanistan to prevent their transfer to terrorist groups.

The Pakistani diplomat said UNAMA should effectively monitor and analyze Afghanistan's security dynamics, illicit economy and trafficking of small arms. He expressed hope that the three-month extension would allow for a review of UNAMA's role and contribute to lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.