UNSC adopts humanitarian exemption to Taliban-related sanctions

The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted resolution 2615, which establishes an exemption for humanitarian assistance and other activities that support basic needs in Afghanistan from Taliban-related sanctions imposed pursuant to resolutions 2255 (2015) and 1988 (2011). Press Release. The exemption permits the processing/payment of funds, other financial assets or economic resources, and the provision of goods and services necessary …