“You can’t hold a seat without controlling the country.”
You can’t hold a seat if the UN does not recognize you.
GEMINI
Based on the information available, the following points clarify the UN’s stance on the Taliban government:
* The United Nations, along with the vast majority of countries, does not officially recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
* While there are diplomatic interactions and some countries maintain a presence in Kabul, this does not equate to formal recognition.
* The lack of recognition is largely due to concerns regarding human rights, particularly the treatment of women and girls, as well as other governance issues.
* Though some countries have accredited Taliban appointed ambassadors, that does not mean that those countries have formally recognized the Taliban government.
In essence, while there are ongoing interactions, formal recognition from the UN is absent.
“You can’t hold a seat without controlling the country.”
GEMINI
Based on the information available, here’s a breakdown of the situation regarding Afghanistan’s UN seat:
* Current Representation:
* Currently, Naseer Faiq, serving as chargé d’affaires, represents Afghanistan at the United Nations. He is a representative of the previous Afghan government.
* Taliban’s Efforts:
* The Taliban have sought to have their representative, Suhail Shaheen, recognized by the UN.
* However, the United Nations Credentials Committee has repeatedly rejected the Taliban’s bid.
* Key Points:
* The UN has not recognized the Taliban’s claim to the Afghan seat.
* Therefore, the seat is held by a representative of the former Afghan government.
* This situation reflects the international community’s concerns regarding the Taliban’s governance.