Is Afghanistan still in conflict?

Direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban began months after the agreed upon start of March 2020, faced multiple delays, and ultimately made little progress. Violence across Afghanistan continued in 2020 and 2021 as the United States increased air strikes and raids targeting the Taliban.

Is there a peace mission in Afghanistan?

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying the foundations for sustainable peace and development. UNAMA was established on 28 March 2002 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1401.

Who is allowed to leave Afghanistan?

Taliban authorities have agreed to allow 200 U.S. civilians and several other foreign nationals still in Afghanistan to leave the country, according to Reuters, one week after U.S. troops and government officials completed their evacuation operation from the country.

What type of conflict is Afghanistan?

The Afghan-Pakistan conflict is a complex conflict that covers two countries and has ideological, political, governance, economic, military, and security dimensions that are extremely difficult to measure and portray in summary form.

What do peacekeepers do in Afghanistan?

The advocates of a new UN mission have called on peacekeepers to prioritize different things, including securing evacuations from Kabul, facilitating humanitarian relief operations, verifying that “the Taliban is keeping its promises,” and even a Chapter VII enforcement mission to protect civilians.

Can the UN keep the peace?

Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council can take enforcement measures to maintain or restore international peace and security. Such measures range from economic sanctions to international military action. The Council also establishes UN Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political Missions.

What caused problems in Afghanistan?

The factors causing the current mess in Afghanistan, to name a few, would include incompatible political and economic institutions, corruption, ethnic conflict, foreign interventions, and a lack of political will.