Today: 4 August 2025
7 December 2021
1 min read

UNGA put off action on Afghanistan, Myanmar envoys

The current representative of Afghanistan, Ghulam M. Isaczai, was appointed by former Ashraf Ghani government before the Taliban takeover in August…reports Asian Lite News

 The UN General Assembly has decided to defer action on the representatives of Afghanistan and Myanmar, which means that the incumbent representatives will continue to represent their countries.

The current representative of Afghanistan, Ghulam M. Isaczai, was appointed by former Ashraf Ghani government before the Taliban takeover in August, reports Xinhua news agency.

While the Myanmar representative, Kyaw Moe Tun, was appointed by the elected National League for Democracy government prior to the February 1 military coup.

While the Taliban has appointed Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, who was its spokesperson in Qatar, as its permanent representative, Myanmar’s military regime has named Aung Thurein to the post. None of them have been recognised by the world body.

The General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to approve the report of its Credentials Committee without a vote.

The Credentials Committee reported that there were two contending communications each concerning the representation of Afghanistan and of Myanmar at the current session of the General Assembly.

“The chair (of the Credentials Committee) proposed that the committee defer its decision on the credentials pertaining to the representatives of Myanmar and on the credentials pertaining to the representatives of Afghanistan to the 76th session of the General Assembly. The proposal was adopted without a vote (by the Credentials Committee),” read the report of the Credentials Committee.

The delay in action is indefinite as no further meetings of the Credentials Committee are scheduled.

The Credentials Committee is made up of the Bahamas, Bhutan, Chile, China, Namibia, Russia, Sierra Leone, Sweden, and the US.

Swedish UN ambassador Anna Karin Enestrom serves as chair of the committee.

ALSO READ: Taliban bring back dark ages in Afghanistan

Previous Story

Suu Kyi’s 4 year jail term halved

Next Story

Delhi Police apprehends 12 Africans with expired visa

Latest from -Top News

US Mulls Terror Tag for Muslim Brotherhood

The US’ plan to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group comes after a bipartisan bill was introduced by Republican Congressman…reports Asian Lite News The US is once again edging closer

Hamas Sets Terms For Disarmament

HAMAS: ‘The resistance and its weapons will not be abandoned until our full national rights are restored, foremost among which is the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state’ Hamas affirmed

Statehood For Palestine

Analysts see the general move as a deliberate push to revive a stagnant peace process long controlled by Israel, Hamas and the United States, all of whom, they say, have shown little

IBPC Dubai charts new growth path

Former Tata Motors CEO Ravi Kant headlines exclusive event as Indian business council sets course for transformation….reports Asian Lite News The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai has signalled a significant

Miles in the Malls!

Dubai Mallathon kicks off today – The emirate’s biggest malls transform into indoor fitness arenas, inviting residents to walk, run, and win — all while staying cool, healthy, and community-connected….reports Asian Lite
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UNGA President urges early resolution of Palestinian question through action

Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United

India Stresses Two-State Solution at UNGA

The conflict in Gaza escalated after the October 7 attack