RPT - UN To Adjust Footprint In Afghanistan Depending On Needs, Security Situation - Spokesman

UNITED NATIONS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 31st August, 2021) The United Nations will adjust the number of its personnel in Afghanistan depending on the organization's operational needs and the security situation on the ground, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told Sputnik.

Earlier, Russian Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov called on the United Nations to return its officials who have been evacuated back to the country to address the possible outflow of Afghan refugees to other countries.

"The UN will adjust our footprint depending on our operational needs as well as the security situation," Dujarric said.

Earlier, the last US troops left Afghanistan, ending America's longest war.