Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [on the item entitled "The situation in Afghanistan"]
Statement made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 3926th meeting, 15 Sept. 1998, in connection with prior consultations held among Council members on the item entitled "The situation in Afghanistan" / President, Security Council

Strongly condemns the murder of Iranian diplomats in Afghanistan by Taliban combatants, which seriously increased tension in the region; demands that the Taliban release other Iranians detained in Afghanistan and ensure their safe and dignified passage out of the country without further delay; expresses its deep concern at the escalating military operations in the Bamyan province and at the reports of mass killings of civilians in northern Afghanistan; demands that the Taliban fully respect international humanitarian law and human rights; and calls upon all concerned to exercise maximum restraint.

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Statement made on behalf of the Security Council at the 3926th meeting, 15 Sept. 1998, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Afghanistan".