Afghanistan, US and GB governments: "Risk of attacks in Kabul hotels"
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October 11, 2021 "The humanitarian and socio-economic situation in Afghanistan is on the verge of collapse. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council, at least 1 million children are at risk of dying of cold and hunger this winter, unless they get adequate assistance . We cannot 'wait and see'. We must act, and act quickly. "
This was stated by the High Representative for EU foreign policy, Josep Borrell, on the sidelines of the informal videoconference of the development ministers.
"Ministers today discussed concrete ways to increase EU support for the Afghan people, in particular the provision of basic services, and strengthen the resilience of Afghan society. Yes, we have already increased our humanitarian assistance, but it is not enough to avert famine and a serious humanitarian crisis. It is essential to integrate with the provision of what we can call 'humanitarian aid plus' in direct support of the population, "continued Borrell.
"This does not mean - adds Borrell - that the five benchmarks agreed by the Council are no longer relevant. On the contrary, they remain valid and must be fully satisfied before regular development cooperation can resume. So, today, we have agreed to have a calibrated approach to give direct support to the Afghan people in order to prevent this humanitarian catastrophe without, of course, recognizing the Taliban. We will provide aid, through our multilateral partners, but respecting our agreed principles of commitment. I think the discussion of has been very useful and timely today and will also serve to fuel the European Union's participation in the extraordinary meeting of G20 leaders on Afghanistan to be held tomorrow ".
Guterres: Taliban does not keep promises about women "Respect their obligations"
On the eve of the extraordinary G20 on Afghanistan, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres denounced the Taliban's "broken" promises to Afghan women and girls. "I am particularly alarmed to see the promises made to Afghan women and girls by the Taliban not kept," he said speaking to reporters in New York. "I strongly appeal to the Taliban to keep their promises and fulfill their obligations under the international law and humanitarian law, "he declared.