wish to address the plight of the people of Afghanistan given the immense humanitarian tragedy that has been unfolding in the country in the last few weeks

The Government of Ethiopia meeting-out its obligation to fulfil humanitarian needs, the declaration of humanitarian ceasefire,thecommissioning of investigations, and accountability measures have not mitigated the propaganda campaigns. At this stage, we are nearly convinced humanitarian assistanceis a pretext for advancing political considerations.

he continuation of the Syrian crisis, which has entered its 11th year, with all the humanitarian pain it bears for the Syrian citizen inside and outside the country, has remained as witness to the fact, that absence of consensusand international will, from one side, and external interventions from another side, were the main reasonsforp rolonging this bloody conflict.

If we neglect Afghanistan right now,according to the UNhalf the people of Afghanistanare already vulnerable,and by next year almost 90% of the people in Afghanistan will go below the poverty line. There is a hugehumanitarian crisis looming ahead. And this will have serious repercussionsnot justfor theneighboursof Afghanistanbut everywhere.

The turbulent situation in Afghanistanposes a major challenge. It is now important to join forces to avert a humanitarian catastrophe; to continue our fight against terrorism and organized crime; and to prevent forced displacement and illegal migration.

Italy is at the forefront in the responseto the humanitarian crisis, for the benefit of the most fragile groups in Afghanistan and of those Afghans who have left -or will leave -the country. Weare also ready to intervene in support of neighbouring countries affected by refugee outflows

In the past year, important issues affectingpeace and security have resurfaced.The main one is Afghanistan, wherewe facethe risk of a social and civil catastrophe.We must prevent the country from becomingonce again a threat for international security.I refer in particular to the presence of groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and Daeshon Afghan territory

It remains a responsibility for all Member States, to pursue a common goal of ensuring the effectiveness and enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. It is however, disturbing that in conflict-stricken regions, particularly inarmed conflict, civilians still endure inhumane treatment that is in violation of laws and regulations established to protect humankind.Lesotho condemns all forms of attacks to the civilian populations and urge parties involved in any form of conflict, to cease aggressions and engage in talks genuinely aimed at achieving a long-lasting solution and promoting human rights for all.

As regards Afghanistan, we will have to learn to work within this new situation—andespecially with its neighboring countries—to address the humanitarian crisis andprevent greater destabilization in the region. We must not lower our guard before thethreat of terrorism, which already struck a harsh blow during the evacuation missions. Afghanistan cannotbe allowedtobecome anew refuge for terrorists

he acute humanitarian situation should be our first priority. UN agencies and other humanitarian actors must have immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.Kazakhstan has provided a temporary relocation for UNAMA and other UN offices for Afghanistan. We are ready to providea logistical platform for humanitarian aid into Afghanistan, as well as to contribute our fair share.

TheresponseoftheauthoritarianregimeinBelarushastakentheshapeofanunprecedentedhybridattackonthebordersofPoland,Latvia,andLithuania,thethreecountriesontheeasternflankofNATOandtheEuropeanUnion.Formanyweeks,theregimeofAlexanderLukashenkohasbeenbringingtensofthousandsofdesperateinhabitantsoftheMiddleEastintoitscountry,forcingthemunderpolicebatonstocrossourbordersinanattempttocreateanartificial"humanitariancrisis."Thesepeoplethencampoutattheborder,andtheregimeisdeaftoourofferstoprovidethemwithhumanitarianaid.Theregimetreatsthesepeople:theimmigrantsaspawnsinapoliticalgame,andtheirdignityandfundamentalrightsareoffended