Taliban Issue — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
UN Security Council Resolution 1267	1999	Established the Taliban sanctions regime, imposing asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes on Taliban leaders and associated entities. Created the framework for international sanctions that continue to affect Taliban governance today.	Created the legal basis for ongoing international sanctions on Taliban leaders and established precedents for dealing with de facto governments that harbor terrorist organizations.
UN Security Council Resolution 2593	2021	Adopted after Taliban takeover, demanding that Afghan territory not be used for terrorism, calling for inclusive government, and emphasizing humanitarian access. Represents current international legal framework for Taliban engagement.	Provides the current legal basis for international engagement with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan while maintaining pressure for human rights compliance and counter-terrorism commitments.

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