The United Nations chief urged the Taliban on Friday to instantly halt its offensive throughout Afghanistan and negotiate “in good faith” to avert a protracted civil conflict. The United Nations chief stated he was “deeply disturbed by early indications that the Taliban are imposing severe restrictions. (Representational image: PTI)The United Nations chief urged the Taliban on Friday to immediately halt its offensive across Afghanistan and negotiate “in good faith” to avert a protracted civil conflict.
In his first and strongest enchantment to the Islamic militant group, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated he was “deeply disturbed by early indications that the Taliban are imposing severe restrictions in the areas under their control, particularly targeting women and journalists.”He stated, “It is particularly horrifying and heartbreaking to see reports of the hard-won rights of Afghan girls and women being ripped away from them.”“This is the moment to halt the offensive,” Guterres stated. “This is the moment to start serious negotiation. This is the moment to avoid a prolonged civil war or the isolation of Afghanistan.”ALSO READ: Taliban close to Kabul, seize 18 of 34 provinces as Afghan govt says ‘we stand agency’ | 5 pointsClick right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.