UNITED NATIONS — The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations.

The U.S. representative was critical of the resolution, which he said rewards "the Taliban's failure with more engagement and more resources"{ai:summary}The UN General Assembly passed a resolution urging the Taliban in Afghanistan to improve conditions for women and girls and to dismantle terrorist organizations, despite objections from the U.S. The resolution reflects international concern over the Taliban's treatment of women and security issues in Afghanistan. #foreignaffairs

UN adopts Afghanistan resolution criticizing Taliban rule and treatment of women

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