The Security Council this morning denounced the discrimination against girls and women and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Afghanistan, noting with deep concern possible repercussions it could have on international relief and reconstruction programmes in Afghanistan.

It took that action by the unanimous adoption of resolution 1076 (1996). Also by the text, the Council demanded that all parties fulfil their obligations towards the safety of United Nations and other international personnel as well as their premises in Afghanistan, not hamper the flow of humanitarian assistance and cooperate fully with international humanitarian organizations in efforts to respond to the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people.

Taking note of proposals for an immediate cease-fire, exchange of prisoners and the demilitarization of Kabul, the Council called on all Afghan parties immediately to cease all armed hostilities, to renounce the use of force, to engage in a political dialogue to achieve national reconciliation, a political settlement and a broad-based transitional government of national unity.

Also by the resolution, the Council called on all States to refrain from outside interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, including the involvement of foreign military personnel and the supply of arms and ammunition to parties to the conflict in Afghanistan, and to use their influence to encourage cooperation by the Afghan parties with the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan.

In addition, the Council called upon the leaders of the Afghan parties to halt such activities as terrorism and drug trafficking, to desist from the use of land-mines and to cooperate with the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan.

The Council requested the Secretary-General, in cooperation with interested States and international organizations, in particular the Organization of the Islamic Conference, to continue his efforts to promote the political process. It also requested that he keep the Council regularly informed on the political and military situation and make recommendations on achieving a political settlement.

The Council further requested the Secretary-General to submit a report on the implementation of the resolution by 30 November.

The meeting, which began at 11:34 a.m., was adjourned at 11:48 a.m.

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