UNSC Passed Resolution on Afghanistan Assistance

UNSC Passed Resolution on Afghanistan Assistance

Question: Which of the following country proposed the resolution in UNSC, for the Afghanistan assistance recently?
a) France
b) USA
c) UK
d) China
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-

  • On December 22, 2021; the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed resolution 2615 proposed by the US on Afghanistan assistance.
  • At this time UNSC on this subject unanimously passed this resolution allowing for sanctions exemptions against the Taliban.
  • The exemptions are intended to make humanitarian aid delivery to Afghanistan easier.
  • It covers urgent humanitarian assistance and other activities in Afghanistan to meet basic human needs.
  • It will primarily benefit low-income or at-risk populations, as well as alleviate human suffering in other ways.

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https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/un-passes-resolution-over-easing-financial-restrictions-on-afghanistan-