DATE=7/28/1999
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=U-N - AFGHANISTAN FIGHTING (L - ONLY)
NUMBER=2-252265
BYLINE=MAX RUSTON
DATELINE=UNITED NATIONS
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO: The United Nations Security Council today
(Wednesday) called for an immediate end to outside
support for military factions in Afghanistan. The
call follows a deterioration in security and
humanitarian conditions in the country. More from our
U-N correspondent Max Ruston.
TEXT: After holding close-door discussions on the
situation in Afghanistan, the Security Council issued
a statement expressing concern at the recent increase
in hostilities. The statement was read aloud by
council president Agam Hasmy of Malaysia.
/// Hasmy Act ///
Members of the Council expressed their grave
concern at reports on the resumption of major
hostilities by the Taliban. They also expressed
deep concern on the deteriorating humanitarian
situation, which could undermine the efforts of
the international community to bring about a
speedy cessation of armed conflict in that
country. Members of the Council also called for
an immediate cessation of outside military
support to all military factions in Afghanistan.
/// End Act ///
The statement also expresses support for U-N
Secretary-General Kofi Annan's efforts to negotiate a
political settlement in the conflict between the
Taliban and an alliance of opposition groups in the
north of the country. It urges all parties in
Afghanistan to enter into negotiations immediately to
find a peaceful settlement.
The statement was issued as humanitarian agencies
expressed their growing concern about conditions in
Afghanistan. U-N humanitarian agencies say the rocket
attacks on Kabul airport earlier this week have
disrupted aid flights, putting the security of U-N
staff and the continuation of U-N activities in the
country in jeopardy. (Signed)
NEB/MPR/LSF/TVM/PT
28-Jul-1999 16:30 PM LOC (28-Jul-1999 2030 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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