Illegal regimes face global backlash

Harsha Kakar The UN Credentials Committee (UNCC) met last week and deferred its decision on who would represent Afghanistan and Myanmar in the UN. There were rival claims for this seat by representatives of previous democratic governments and the current incumbents. The decision by the UNCC implies that both countries will not be represented in global forumsfor the present. The military junta in Myanmar, also termed the Tatmadaw, and the Taliban in Afghanistan face roadblocks in recognition. They have grabbed … Continue reading Illegal regimes face global backlash