General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Situation in Afghanistan

Naseer Ahmed Faiq (at podium and on screens), Charge d'Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations, addresses the 83rd meeting of the General Assembly.

The Assembly later adopted a resolution on "The situation in Afghanistan" calling on Afghanistan to uphold human rights, adhere to international law and take decisive action against terrorism, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, rising numbers of returnees and the enduring impact of decades of conflict. The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of 116 in favour to 2 against (Israel, United States), with 12 abstentions.