New York: Affirming that the Afghans felt abandoned by the international community and anxious about their new leadership, a UN senior official emphasized that the international community must remain involved with the leaders of the Taliban to form a more positive path trajectory.
Deborah Lyons, a UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), said that even though there was a crisis of trust both domestically and abroad, three months after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, he took steps stalled to pursue legitimacy .
“In the end, the Taliban must decide whether to rule in accordance with the needs and rights of a diverse Afghan population, or whether to rule on the basis of narrow ideology and even a narrower ethnic base”, he said.
Describing the initial interaction of his team with the administration of the Taliban de facto, a special representative said that involvement is generally beneficial and constructive.
The De Facto authority has indicated that they want the presence of the United Nations and appreciate their assistance.
They continue to seek international recognition and ways to overcome the trust deficit they will recognize between them and the international community.
The Taliban continues to provide security to UN staff and enable broad human beings, including for women’s humanitarian workers, allowing access to parts of the country that have not been visited for 15 years.
“Rest assured that we haven’t stayed away from raising difficult problems with the Taliban, especially on women’s rights, girls’ education and report …
extra-judicial harassment and murder”, underlines UN officials.
Lyons said that in general, the Taliban had recognized the concerns of the international community – often acknowledging mistakes and tried to overcome them.
However, they also clarify that for now there is a limit for the concessions they are willing to do with certain problems, including those related to women’s rights and freedom.
While the De Facto authorities initially convinced the global community that they would protect women’s rights in Islamic law – including the right to education – there was still a general decrease in their rights and fundamental freedom.
From the right of a woman to work with their absence from the main decision making fora and senior echelons of civil service, their limitations have become clear.
And the Taliban authorities have indicated that they are working on national policies to regulate the right of Girls for Education.
Anxiety in Afghanistan as Taliban Struggle for Legitimacy: Official PBB
