Author: Hussain Sirat

A UN-led meeting with Afghanistan’s Taliban is set to take place in Doha, Qatar, involving representatives from 25 countries. This marks the first meeting attended by the Taliban, focusing on peace, international law, and human rights. Despite criticism for not including Afghan women in discussions, the UN emphasizes the need for engagement with the Taliban to achieve progress. The Taliban’s oppressive policies towards women have sparked global concern. While bans on female education and employment remain, recognition of the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government is unlikely. Countries demand improvements in human rights before engaging with the Taliban. As Afghanistan grapples with…

UN-led Meeting with Taliban in Qatar: Critical Talks Address Afghanistan’s Future A pivotal United Nations-led meeting with Afghanistan’s Taliban will convene in Qatar’s capital Doha, featuring representatives from around 25 countries this weekend. This meeting marks the third gathering of its kind but the first to include the Islamic fundamentalist group that seized power in August 2021 as US-led troops exited after two decades of conflict. The UN Undersecretary-General, Rosemary DiCarlo, emphasized that the talks are not about recognition but rather about sustainable peace, international law, human rights, and countering drug trafficking in Afghanistan. Despite this, rights groups have criticized…