Taliban Urges UN Mission To Avoid ‘Unnecessary Concerns’ Over Afghanistan

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, has called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to refrain from creating “unnecessary concerns” about the country.

His statement follows the UN Security Council’s decision to extend UNAMA’s mandate for another year.

Mujahid accused UNAMA of using isolated issues to spread “propaganda against Afghanistan” and claimed it was becoming a “tool for hostile circles.” He urged the mission to focus on strengthening the Taliban’s relations with the United Nations and other countries.

He also called on UNAMA to support efforts to lift international sanctions on the Taliban, release Afghanistan’s frozen assets, and facilitate the group’s recognition at the United Nations.

On Monday, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution extending UNAMA’s mission until March 2026. During the session, several member states expressed concerns over security in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s failure to establish an inclusive government, and continued restrictions on women’s rights.