UN Security Council to hold September briefing on Afghanistan as Otunbayeva prepares final report

Part of the Council's statement reads: "In September, the Security Council will convene for its quarterly open briefing on Afghanistan. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Roza Otunbayeva and a representative of civil society are expected to brief. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk may also brief," Tolo News added.

Political analyst Moeen Gul Samkani said: "There are divisions within the Security Council over Afghanistan. This has both advantages and disadvantages for us. If this time they reach a decision that resolves the problems of the Afghan people, politically, economically, and diplomatically, then we can say they are acting independently. Otherwise, they remain under the influence of others and unable to decide," Tolo News reported.

According to the Council, this will be Otunbayeva's final quarterly report before her mandate ends in September. Closed-door meetings will follow, while UNAMA's mission is set to conclude on March 17, 2026.

Political analyst Janat Faheem Chakari said: "Every three months, a UN Security Council session on Afghanistan is held. These meetings should be based on facts. UNAMA's responsibility is to ensure Afghanistan's political relations with the world and find solutions to the country's economic challenges," Tolo News added.

Although the Islamic Emirate has not recently commented on the upcoming meeting, it has repeatedly called on the United Nations to allow its representatives to take part in such sessions.

The upcoming briefing will mark a crucial moment for Afghanistan, as the Security Council's discussions and decisions could shape the country's political, economic, and diplomatic path in the months ahead. (ANI)