UNSC hears Taliban-era rights abuses; women's status 'a crime' in Afghanistan

At a UN Security Council session, a civil society briefer declared that being a woman in Afghanistan is 'a crime,' highlighting ongoing Taliban restrictions and the continued presence of terrorist groups. The statement underscores the international community's stalled engagement with the Taliban, with no clear path to recognition or rights restoration. This is a continuation of the established pattern of Taliban governance since 2021, but the explicit framing signals growing international frustration.