The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the Monitoring Team supporting the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee for another year, renewing its work until February 17, 2027.
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All 15 members voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution amid growing international concern over Afghanistan’s deteriorating security environment and the presence of multiple militant groups. The Monitoring Team assists the committee overseeing sanctions imposed on the Taliban and tracks threats posed by terrorist organisations operating from Afghan territory.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, welcomed the extension and highlighted the threat posed by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), ISIL-Khorasan and Al-Qaeda. He said these groups were responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan, including incidents this month that claimed 80 lives.
The United States permanent representative to the United Nations said the Taliban are using detainees, including U.S. citizens, as leverage in negotiations with Washington and other countries.
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“Once again, Afghan soil was used by these groups to plan and orchestrate attacks against neighbouring countries,” he said, urging the Taliban to prevent the use of Afghan territory for cross-border terrorism.
The resolution also underscored concerns over Afghanistan’s humanitarian and human rights situation, particularly the conditions facing women and girls, economic collapse, political exclusion and drug trafficking.
The Monitoring Team’s 37th report described Afghanistan as a base for several militant organisations, noting that while the de facto authorities have acted against ISIL-K, TTP has enjoyed greater operational freedom, escalating attacks against Pakistan.
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The report warned that Al-Qaeda maintains its intent and capability for external operations, while ISIL-K continues to recruit and retain combat strength. It also flagged concerns over coordination among regional militant groups.
Member states stressed that Afghan territory must not serve as a safe haven for terrorists and called for sustained, verifiable action to uphold international peace and security.