Akmal Dawi VOA News February 8, 2024 Taliban officials remain opposed to the possible appointment of a U.N. envoy but say they are considering “meaningful participation” in an upcoming international meeting on Afghanistan. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a meeting of various countries’ special representatives for Afghanistan in Qatar on February 18 to discuss
8am: Over the past two decades of the Republic system, the topic of shifting the political system from centralized to decentralized has been a prevalent theme in political discussions. Non-Pashtun politicians have often advocated for a shift in the power distribution system from vertical to horizontal, while a majority of Pashtun politicians have emphasized the
8am: Moving beyond the Taliban regime is inevitable, and the current situation will eventually come to an end. The Taliban acknowledges this and, therefore, relies on financial resources and inflicts suffering on the people to secure a position before the end of their regime. However, the post-Taliban order should not be a centralized government. The
Khaama: In a virtual meeting held on Sunday, February 4th some former government officials and jihadist leaders delivered speeches and issued a statement titled the “Charter of the Federalists of Afghanistan.” It has been proposed that the new divisions of the “future government” be based on a federal structure, consisting of 11 provincial units, in
Akmal Dawi VOA News February 1, 2024 The United States is cautiously exploring the possibility of reopening a consulate in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, according to a newly released strategy document from the State Department. The move signals a potential shift in U.S. policy toward limited engagement with the isolated Islamist regime, while aiming to achieve multiple
Akmal Dawi VOA News January 30, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday received the credentials of ambassadors from several countries, including neighboring Afghanistan, in what amounts to the first official recognition of the interim Taliban government by a major nation. Xi welcomed Bilal Karimi, the Taliban-appointed Afghan ambassador, in a formal ceremony at the
By Ayaz Gul VOA News January 29, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s fundamentalist Taliban hosted their first international meeting Monday since returning to power in Kabul, saying it is aimed at promoting economic connectivity and cooperation with regional countries on “common challenges.” Special representatives and ambassadors from neighboring and regional countries, including China, Russia and Iran, attended the
Michael Hughes: Ex-Afghan spy chief and former VP, Amrullah Saleh, has applauded Pakistan’s military chief for refusing to conceal how Rawalpindi really feels about Afghanistan. Earlier this week, Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir bluntly said when it comes to Pakistan’s security, “the whole of Afghanistan can be damned.” “The only aspect of surprise is the way this statement
Ariana: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday Moscow has not yet recognized the Islamic Emirate government in Afghanistan due to its violation of commitments, especially of human rights. Speaking at a press conference at the UN, Lavrov said the IEA government consists of “all Taliban (IEA)” but does not include other ethnic and
Khaama: Amrullah Saleh, former Vice President of Afghanistan, revealed information in an interview with the Russian newspaper “Nizavisimaya” published on Monday, January 22nd, regarding the views of American officials on Afghanistan and the meetings they had with senior American officials before the collapse of the Ghani government. Amrullah Saleh stated that the republican system in