UN Council Condemns Taliban's Crackdown on Afghan Women's Rights

The U.N. Security Council is voting to condemn the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for the U.N. and restrictions on women and girls.
The resolution describes the bans as "unprecedented" and says women play an "indispensable role" in Afghan society.
The Taliban's policies undermine human rights and humanitarian principles, according to the resolution.
The Security Council vote comes before an international meeting on Afghanistan where countries will seek a "durable solution" for the country.
The draft resolution urges the Taliban to reverse their restrictions on women and girls, including access to work, education, freedom of movement and public life.