people who spend money, everything you feel because they do it is going to be longevity. they don't have to come in and tell me things around my, my dear on out there. ah, ah, desperate to get thousands of guns of wasting a cobble apple as the deadline to withdraw for western forces draws near. i'm certainly of the view that we maintain a military presence as long as it's necessary. voices within the us democratic party urging the president to push back the troops draw down in. i've got his tone ah,

around what they were like my headquarters here in coming up to his ears, political crisis deepens nearly a month after the president dismissed the prime minister and suspended parliament under life under curfew. we take a look at how people strain this big city, a, keeping with another spell of a covert 19 lockdown. ah, welcome to the program. we started another stone where the clock is ticking for us and allied forces to withdraw as agreed with the taliban. western forces are conducting one of the biggest humanitarian alison history from the apples in cobble you as president joe biden, miss considering extending the august 31st deadline, but the taliban has warned of consequences if western forces stay beyond that date . well, in a few minutes the, you and human rights council be addressing the situation in. i've got his son, natasha butler is keeping an eye on that for some parents. professors,

cars over to charles strafford, in cobble and really this extension. charles, in terms of the evacuations debate continues, what is the reality of the ground? well, the chaos continues, fair panic, and in many cases around the continues, we left the airport. yesterday morning came through the southern gate, which was described to us as being less crowded. thousands of guns crowded around that gate, a lot of chatter by and trying to maintain order. so the crises very much continuing to say, you know, tension increasing the closer we get to this deadline. we know that there is a lot of pressure being put on by the ministration, not only by democrats in the us, but we understand also by other nato countries, which is the u. k. france and germany. we expect to have to see that kind of pressure here about that kind of pressure being put on the bike and ministration in

a g 7. but some it later today, of course, to talk about as you say, saying the 31st is a red line for this evacuation program to stop and all us forces to leave the country and they have all the consequences. nobody knows what those kind of consequences would be. and it's also important to realize that this deadline for us to leave the country has been changed twice before. but analysts to say that it's not conceivable that if it was changed, the tale bond would come if you like. they say that the child about one international legitimacy and blatchley, they need a lot of money. freed up that he's currently been frozen in us. banks was estimated to be around 9000000000 dollars, but let's have a listen to what a spokesperson has said that the telephone are trying to convey to people to try and assuage their fears, if indeed they don't get on one of those evacuation flights. mother of

um we in couple witness anxiety. people still have concerns from different sites or elders have declared amnesty. but we still see concerns, and we want religious clerics to help these nomic emerett and soothing these concerns and assure people that the government will be everyone's withdrawing. americans want to harm our people, even at the time, urging people to move to the u. s. and other countries and sending airplanes for them at the airport. but there are no facilities for them abroad. we know this and charles is another development that will keep a close eye on and that sort of the build up of conflicting forces, most of the capital that's right. this area cool. the pension valley north of cobble that is being controlled by a group that now called national resistance front of afghan is stand. now this area was the chore is never being taken control of by the russians to storm hold for the during the 1980s. the tyler bond has never taken control of it. and this group,

the n r f are insisting that the tyler bond for what they want is what they describe as an inclusive government. so the government that basically takes into account the ethnic diversity of this country and they saying that if the taliban cannot guarantee that, then they will defend this ground and very much fight for that cause worryingly. we know that the tale bomb have surrounded that area. we understand that thousands of taliban fighters have now surrounded the pan ship valley and buried wide. so that the taliban so far i have promised that that's exactly what they intend to do on a political level. they want to form some sort of describes of a fully inclusive government going forward. but there are no details of that government yet. so yeah, a worrying development of cobble in the punch is the only adding to this crisis that we see around the airport as this evacuation program continues. tells,

toughening. cobble thanks very much. that's cause over to paris. no, i didn't touch butler standing by for us as we wait for the human rights council proceedings to begin, we do know natasha from the pictures that we are seeing that the opening remarks are being said by the current presidency hold. as the methodist from c g, but what else can we expect to hear and who will be speaking? yes, this emergency session of the un human rights council being held to really focus on the situation in afghanistan, we are expecting the high commissioner for human rights. michelle bash lay to gave an opening speech and then we will hear from delegates from afghanistan, natalie, because we'll be working towards adopting a resolution at the end of the day. at the end of this meeting, we understand that they wish to call for an end to violence on all sides for all sides to uphold human rights in afghanistan and international law and rules also to

be held that has of course, been widespread concern about the situation in afghanistan, human rights for picking concerning girls, women activists, human rights defenders, workers press workers, and also former government workers and minorities. ever since the taliban takeover . now the taliban spokesmen have certainly been trying to present a more moderate face saying that they will respect rights. but that has been met with a lot of skepticism internationally and in some quarters of afghan. this donald only because of course all the taliban is record in power in the 919 thought because of these reports in the last weeks and days of abuses by taliban fighters, the touch will leave it until we actually care michelle bunch. lee and the other senior ambassadors speak out the human rights council and we'll come back to you accordingly. thank you. thing or message the taliban incessant civilians will be

able to leave even after 4 forces to draw. but many a skeptical on are rushing to leave the country shala bellis has more from cobble apple. thousands of people at cobble airports going nowhere beyond the gags. a plane that us president biden promised would take them away, but it shops, so they giosel from physician the criteria who is most recent by the telephone from one another. so my mother has been in some idea port for the last 6 days, but the rest of our family still kind of side because of all the people at the gate, knock them out of them. this is the north gateway. most people are asked to enter through, but in recent days it has been closed because of what the us is is security threats from iso. but for most people here, the biggest threat as a stampede is dehydration and gunfire pulled and 20 people have been killed in the last week in and around the port again,

if i'm living here with my children right now, i'm scared of the crowd and all the gunfire, there's no information the us shouldn't have announced anything if they weren't able to take people out on the road to the north gate. this is where the telephone prisons ends and ask in special forces, begin. specifically india 0 units. the 2 are separated by a piece of string. ah, the 0 unit span filming, so we record on our phones. all other ask and security forces surrounded, but they did not. 0 units are funded by the ca and accused of night rates and human rights abuses pop us. there is a lot of danger here. the india 0 units, they're doing a lot of firing. they threaten people. a lot of people will see us put them in charge of this stretch of road to separate western forces from the tele bomb. still,

as we filmed the telephone, drove past unhindered. at the poor gun fire has been the main cause of injuries. these were the 0 units last week, shooting appears to be the preferred method of crowd control. the taliban has also moved in some of its most feared faces. the bedroom, 313. it is a special forces wing associated with a powerful her connie work. they are now securing the perimeter of the airport. people are trying to reach evacuation flights because they say they are scared of the taliban gate. it's the taliban. they must get through 1st followed by 0 units in a mall, a stretch of land. the us is it is just that report which all of us goes straight about to geneva. let me show boshoway is speaking the high commission of the human rights on the situation in afghanistan by the taliban. has race gave fears of

a return to pass potters of human rights violations, and spoke desperation among many afghans. in recent weeks, my office has received harrowing and quizzical report of the impact on c billions of violations of international humanitarian law. as well as violations and abuses of human rights by the parties to the conflict. you now must protection of civilians report from 1st of january to the 30th of june. this year already indicated an increase in civilian casualties of nearly 50 percent compared to the same period in 2020. unquestionably that toll further increased over the month of july and august. in particular, we have also received credible reports of seated violation of international military law and human rights abuses taking place in many areas under effective taliban control. they include among others, summary executions of civilians and all the combat. members of the gun national

security forces restrictions on the rights of women, including the right to move around freely and girls ride to attend school, recruitment of child soldiers and repression of b. so protest an expression of the sense many people now fear reprisals by the taliban, against those working with a government. all the international community. people have worked to advance human rights actors or those whose lives and opinions are simply perceived to be opposed to the taliban ideal. it's great for women, for journalists, and for the new generation of civil society. this will have emerged in the past years. i was on the stands diverse, ethnic and religious minorities are also at risk of violence and refreshment, given previous patterns of serious violations on the taliban rule and reports of killings and targets it attacks in written months. the harrowing, when human italian situation, aggravated by sustain brought the cubic 19 pandemic,

and significant shortfalls in enabling economic, social, and cultural rights as further deepen with recent events and months ago. as d, deborah lyons indicated that 18000000 of africans were facing a day or even italian situation. this was double the number in july 2020, amounting to one half the people in the country, and it is set to increase. you and hcr has estimated an additional $270.00 cell. some people have been forced to leave the homes and livelihood since january 2021. bringing the total displace population to more than $3500000.00. we can expect that significant number of people will secret future neighboring countries or outside the region. the united nations is committed to stay and deliver aid to those in greatest need support efforts to restore peace and stability and to roll the rights and dignity of all afghans. we've done the mental human rights in the violence. my

office will be working urgently to ring state arrangements for monitoring human rights violation. but unprecedented in statement over the recent week, weeks, the taliban has pledged to respect and protect human rights taliban spoke. people have made specific commitment to respect women's rights work and goes right to attend school within the taliban interpretation of slamming role. they've also said they will respect the rights of members of ethnic and religious minorities and refrain from reprisals against those who work with the government or the international community. the owners is now fully on the taliban to translate this commitment into reality in ceasing effective control of much of the country, they must ensure in those areas, ongoing respect for the international human read commits and made by the state. as well as ensuring ongoing an in the it's heightened probation of essential public services without discrimination or international wrestler is immutable enjoyment.

the human race is not subject to changes in control of taurus, tory, or the fact of sovereignty. moreover, significant advances in human rights over the past 2 decades have given the people are going to stand as strong stake in the society, the values and defense human rights. see the society organizations are flourish across the country. women have assumed public roles or leadership positions in the media and across society. in 202127 percent of members of parliament, and one facial civil servants were women. some 3500000 girls were attending school compared to 999. were no girl could attend secondary school, and only 9000 were role in pre my primary education. to my right, defenders have contributed to the economic, political, and social development of their communities across the country. courageous and independent national. he will read the depletion as played a font line,

rolled it reality of voices have been reflected in the flourishing and diverse media you for movement across the country, have empower young women and men from diverse, ethnic and religious communities. generation of young people has grown up with hope for the future and the knowledge of free individual choice, while also being deeply attack attached to african is tons cultural and religion positions. this significant advances in human rights have altered mindsets and change realities. they will not easily be erased, they are also essential to getting some future actually, for the development and prosperity of any country to be sustainable. people need to live without fear, without discrimination, with depression, i would full respect of the human rights. moreover, human rights violations undermine the mercy of the perpetrators both be severe, the people and also with respect to the regional and international institutions and other states. i strongly urge the taliban to adopt norms of responsive governance

and human rights and to work to reestablish social cohesion and reconciliation, including through respectful the rights of all who suffer during the decades of conflict. if on dement, the red line will be the italian statement of women and girls and respect for the rights to leave a few of movement, education, self expression, unemployment guided the international if you will read norms in particular issues next to quality secondary education for girls will be an essential indicators of commitment. human rights. government must remain inclusive with meaningful participation of women a representation regarding stance, diverse communities. to help him beginning to build confidence and issue a future in which all have an equal stake. there should be genoing inclusive dialogue including women and including members of afghanistan, diverse ethnic and religious communities. in order to address the underlying problems that the country faces the root causes of discrimination. and the enduring

legacies of decades of conflicts. there should be no reprisals and no sanctions against the thousands of human read defenders who have contributed to the people's well being and rights. the mandates operation and independence of the gun independent human rights commission should be respected. i also urge open access will he, when he turn assistance under protection of all human italian personnel might, i'm president, i call on old states to create faith pathways for afghan refugees and migrants, bravo, assume and resettlement programs and immediately called that implication of, of guns who seek protection, neighboring countries will need additional financial and logistical resources to assist refugees. and all states must be mindful of their obligation to give protection and assistance to those fleeing danger. i also, i states to use an influence with a taliban to encourage a spec for all human rights for all. so that's why you are the countries in

particular, i could share their successful experiences of implementing international human wet norms in the culture and religious context. i urge this counsel to take bold, ambiguous action commensurate with the gravity of this crisis, by establishing a dedicated mechanism to closely monitor the evolving human rights situation in afghanistan, including in particular that taliban implementation of its promises with a quote on prevention. i further know that given the urgency of the situation, an update my by office at the coming september session may be necessary. i'm also willing to update the council intercession alley, and an urgent basis in the coming month. united and unique keeble coke action by members states will be an important signal to the taliban. that a return to pass practices will not find acceptance in the international community . neither now nor in the future. the, as some people have come too far for such an outcome to ever be tolerable. thank

you. my name placement. michelle about the human rights high commission of speaking therein. geneva, various of the speakers also will be present, will be dipping into this throughout the morning. but let's circle back over to natasha butler. i think natasha michelle. ashley. really setting the scene as to the initial reports of what's being reported out what's going to sound. she talks about breaches of international law conducted by the taliban summary executions of the civilians as well. as ask and security forces, the restriction of women's movements, and the recruitment of child soldiers. i mean, that's just the start of what she had to say. yes, the un high commissioner for human rights certainly painting a very grim picture of the human rights situation in afghanistan. as she made those opening remarks at the beginning of this emergency session of the human rights

council in geneva, she said her office had been inundated with recent reports, reports all of abuses onto the taliban. she went through some of those pieces. she said again, civilians, young girls not being allowed to go to school. women being told that they had to stay at home, human rights defenders being attacked. she also went on to say that in the future things could only get worse if the international community doesn't put more pressure on. i've got to start all the taliban off to the takeover. she talked about things like the fact that in the future, unless girls are included in secondary education for example, then they oppertunity will be severely curves. and the promises that the taliban seem to have made so far about protecting people's rights. while they simply will be shown to have not been true, she also talked about the fact that international communities have a real responsibility to the many afghan people who've decided to leave the country

. refugee, she said, ready? we have some 3500000 people have been displaced, not going to stand. many people are leaving. it is up to the international community to protect them to give them a safe passage. she said it was a very wide ranging speech by michelle bash lay that of course, to the end of that speech, she made it very clear that the onus is on the taliban to live up to the promises that they're making on the screen right now. what's the difference, isn't it, natasha? because obviously the taliban is able to speak to the public via television, into the international community. but it's getting the message of saying yes, everybody's inclusive. we want everybody to feel at ease is getting that message out to the rural areas. where the internet is not working well, the television, does it come? where may be some taliban operatives don't quite listen. i don't quite understand exactly what central command is saying. well,

i think clearly it has been pointed out over again that there could be a real disconnect between what happens in kabul and what happens outside of kabul in some of those more remote areas. because certainly the taliban has been speaking to international media in couple who've been presenting this very moderate phase. they've been talking about respecting rights, whatever that means within their own frameworks. nevertheless, they've been saying you might say the things that they may feel that the international community will hear all things that they actually believe in. and michelle bash lays that those are promises which need to be upheld. but to international standards as what she's saying. however, whether or not those messages are getting through to more remote areas where the telephone support is in remote areas agree, or whether they will adhere to the same standards that those in kabul seemed to be presenting is their own standards,

remains to be seen. but obviously the situation for human rights are not going to stand is an extreme concern, not only of course, to the community, but most importantly for the people who are in the country to women, the goals and minorities, those activists. all the people, the michelle postulate, a spoke about who are fearing for their lives that this moment in many cases. natasha butler, thanks very much for your analysis. i will be dipping in with that speech. i'm with natasha throughout the morning. that's just bringing some comments from esla, vol. delay in the european commission. she's. she's also saying that the e u will increase humanitarian support. i've got this done to 200000000 euros. she says humanitarians port will come on top of the member states. contributions with more clarification, i think on what that means in the coming hours will keep you abreast of that as it happens. but while departing from nations will come to the citizens and ask on

allies, the un says many of its staff remain stranded in afghanistan. it says it needs help from member states. mike, hannah is not the united nations. the united nations says it's relocated another 120 individuals from kabul to its temporary base in context on some of these all un stuff. but a spokesman will be un secretary general says the majority of members of n g o z who being working on implementing you and programs on the issue of how many or afghan nationals, the spokesman refused to be drawn, saying that there's a delicate issue that has also got to be discussed with member states. the majority of people on the flight were employees of international please of international n g o z. the situation with afghan nationals is extremely delicate. we are very much focused on keeping our staff safe or afghan

nationalist have safe their dependence. we are trying as best as possible to ensure that they are that they are safe. i mean, i think it's clear that a number of them have genuine fears for their, for their well being. this will this will require some members state support but given the very delicate nature of the situation. and i don't want to go into any granular details. that's also being confirmed that the un secretary general will take part in the urgent g 7 virtual summit that will take place in coming hours. this emphasizes the secretary general's insistence that the crisis in afghanistan has got to be dealt with on

a united basis rather than on the part of individual states acting individually. though your presence are by as likely to face pressure as a virtual g 7 meeting later on, geez, they need is expected to as for a delay to the troop withdrawal from of gone his phone. john henry has more from washington dc. the final departure date for the us from afghanistan might not be so final. after all, by the end of tuesday, president joe biden is expected to decide whether to unilaterally extend the august 31st deadline for the us to withdraw from afghanistan. with just a week to go, congressman adam shift left, a classified meeting on the afghan exit plants saying the odds of getting everyone out are slim and growing. slimmer each day, given the logistical difficulties of moving people to the airport and the limited number of work arounds. it's hard for me to see that being fully

complete by the end of the month. and i'm certainly of the view that we maintain the military presence as long as it's necessary to get all us persons out and to meet our moral and ethical obligation to our african partners. afghanistan's new taliban leaders, they extending that deadline is a red line. the u. s crosses at its own peril. then president donald trump negotiated the deadline with the taliban in exchange for a promise, the us troops would not be attacked until then. we are well aware of, of, of the state of desire to buy the taliban to have this mission completed by the 31st of august. i would tell you that we 2 are still planning on completing it by the 31st of august. that is the mission that women signed by the commander in chief assigned to us, and that's what we're trying to execute. some white house advisors are reportedly advising biden, not to change their timeline, fearing an end to the ceasefire packed with taliban. since the taliban seized

control and cobble on august 15th, the u. s. is evacuated, $37000.00 as citizens allies and ask in special immigrant visa holders. the white house says it will leave no american behind. we believe that we have time between now and the 31st to get out any american wants to get out even allies. question whether the u. s. can finish the job by the end of the month at a virtual meeting of g 7. leaders on tuesday biden will have to answer to critical state leaders demanding to know if everyone who needs to be evacuated can really get out by next tuesday. if that deadline doesn't change in cobble, and in the capitals of anxious allies around the globe. time is quickly running out, john henry l g 0. washington. though germany foreign minister has suggested it may take longer to get people out of afghanistan beyond the end of august. the 1st native country to public, the se,

in talks to keep car blindfold open for evacuation into september. instance if you mitten was added to a kind under them. we are in talks with us in turkey in order to keep tolerable opperation, or to make civil evacuations. if these people are possible, we will have a role to keep discussing that with the taliban. the doing say, because they will have a place special role in that mit the entirely bunch positions as well that stay with our top store in the evacuation from cobble and many refugees. also heading to the u. s. and some of them. and in the state of virginia where they're being temporarily house at an expo center. phillip else be meeting them in the town of sion tilly. they've been travelling for days. they are weary. they are worn, they being terrified, but at least now they're safe. it's the hiring experience for them for sure. these are some of the thousands of off guns that fled cobble. they got out west, so.