UN Afghan envoy says Taliban attacks on cities 'must stop now'
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- Published Date: 06:17 | 06 August 2021
- Modified Date: 06:17 | 06 August 2021
The United Nations' envoy to Afghanistan called on the Taliban to cease its attacks on major cities immediately as she warned the conflict-torn country was heading for "catastrophe."
"The Security Council must issue an unambiguous statement that attacks against cities must stop now," Deborah Lyons told the 15-member council via video-link from Kabul.
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