Kabul, Afghanistan — The Taliban ruler of Afghanistan replaced the Ministry of Women with the “Ministry of Deputy and Virtue” of all men who were tasked with implementing a rigorous interpretation of the group’s Islam.

Saturday’s move was the latest reminiscent of the strict 1990s rules of the group, which imposed strict restrictions on women.

The Taliban within the new ministry said it was not informed where or where the new women’s ministry was planned.

Also on Saturday, staff from the World Bank’s $ 100 million women’s economic empowerment and rural development program were taken off-site.

Program member Sharif Aktar, who was accompanied by the staff, was at a loss to explain how and if the program could continue.

— Kathy Gannon

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Details of Afghanistan:

— Intensifying friction between Taliban practitioners and hardliners

— Indiana Marines killed in Afghanistan, remembered as a hero

— Afghanistan killed by a drone praised by a colleague in a US aid group

— Iran resumes commercial flights to Afghanistan

— AP Interview: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says Afghanistan needs stability

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What else is happening:

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UN — The UN Security Council unanimously resolves that the new Taliban rulers in Afghanistan need to establish a comprehensive government with “full, equal and meaningful participation of women and protection of human rights”. Approved by unanimous consent.

A resolution adopted by the United Nations’ most powerful body on Friday extends the current mission of the United Nations’ political mission in Afghanistan by six months. It also emphasizes “the continued important role of the United Nations in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan.”

A resolution drafted by Norway and Estonia will postpone the Security Council’s decision on the new mission of the UN mission until March 17, 2022, giving members time to evaluate the future actions of the Tullivan government. Several months.

Norway and Estonia said in a joint statement to the Council that the resolution “sends a unified message behind the future efforts of the United Nations in Afghanistan.”

The resolution states that the UN mission will continue to monitor and report on human rights, protect against violations and abuses of civilians and children, and “support women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in decision-making at all levels.” I guarantee.