The European Parliament urges increased emergency aid response to earthquake victims in Kunar, Afghanistan, emphasizing the need to reach all affected populations. MEPs denounce the Taliban regime's discriminatory gender policies as a "crime against humanity" and call for the removal of restrictions hindering aid delivery. They urge the EU to apply pressure on Taliban leaders through targeted sanctions and asset freezes. Additionally, MEPs highlight the importance of assisting with asylum processes for human rights defenders waiting in Pakistan.