UN begins preparations to leave Afghanistan after women's decree not to work

The United Nations has said it is reviewing its presence in Afghanistan. The global body's statement came after the Taliban banned Afghan women from working for the United Nations. This statement of the United Nations is believed to be an indirect indication that it may suspend its mission and work in the troubled country. Last week, Taliban rulers announced further restrictions on women, saying Afghan women working for the UN mission would no longer work there.

Gross violation of women's rights is happening here

The United Nations said that it cannot accept the decision and it is a gross violation of women's rights. The UN said in a statement on Tuesday that its chief of mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, has "launched an operational review period that will last until May 5". In the meantime, the UN will hold necessary consultations and prepare contingency plans taking into account all possible consequences.