UN Official: Taliban’s treatment of women hinders recognition

The deputy head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has stated that if the Taliban does not change its approach toward women and girls, the formal recognition of their government will be “extremely difficult.”

Georgette Gagnon emphasized that decisions by UN member states regarding the Taliban are closely linked to changes in the situation within Afghanistan, particularly regarding the status of women and girls.

Ms. Gagnon, who has extensive experience working in Afghanistan...