UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
Summary
United Nations officials have called on Western countries to actively engage with Afghanistan to avoid the country falling back into instability. They warned that ignoring Afghanistan’s problems could lead to issues such as drug trafficking, extremism, crime, and refugee movement that affect the wider region. Despite many challenges, some progress has been made in security and fighting corruption.Key Facts
- UN officials Barham Salih and Alexander De Croo urged Western nations to support Afghanistan to maintain peace and security.
- Afghanistan faces many ongoing crises including poverty, natural disasters, climate change, and a large return of refugees.
- Nearly 6 million people returned to Afghanistan since 2023, mainly from Pakistan and Iran, with 2 million more expected this year.
- Local communities in Afghanistan are struggling due to scarce resources and malnutrition.
- International aid to Afghanistan has been drastically cut, and women and girls face restrictions on education and employment.
- Most Western countries have not officially recognized the Taliban government since it took power in 2021; Russia recognized it in 2025.
- A recent Taliban delegation met with the European Union in Brussels, marking a small step toward breaking diplomatic isolation.
- The UN officials noted some improvements in Afghanistan, especially in security, corruption control, and drug production reduction.
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