RASC News Agency: Regional media reports indicate that the leaders of Qatar and Turkey have issued a joint statement calling for the establishment of an inclusive and representative national government in Afghanistan. This statement was released at the conclusion of the 10th High-Level Strategic Committee meeting between the two nations in Ankara, emphasizing the importance of ensuring stability in Afghanistan. While the statement did not directly address the Taliban’s violations of citizens’ rights particularly the suppression of women’s rights Qatar and Turkey underscored the necessity of respecting the fundamental rights of the Afghanistani people. The joint statement further stressed the need for sustainable development as a cornerstone for Afghanistan’s progress.
This appeal for inclusivity comes against the backdrop of the Taliban’s return to power, a development that has led to the systematic denial of basic rights, particularly for women, and heightened criticism of the group’s monopolization of power. Many observers have labeled the Taliban’s governance as a “mono-ethnic” and “single-group” administration. Although the Taliban have claimed their government is inclusive, citizens frequently highlight that individuals outside the Taliban’s inner circle and ethnic group are systematically excluded from the cabinet and state institutions.
Moreover, regional and international actors including the United States, Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran have repeatedly emphasized that the Taliban’s governance lacks genuine inclusivity. They have called for the formation of a truly representative and national government in Afghanistan. It is noteworthy that, to date, no country or international organization has officially recognized the Taliban regime.
The international community has consistently highlighted key prerequisites for recognizing the Taliban, including respect for human rights particularly women’s rights the establishment of an inclusive government, robust counterterrorism measures, and assurances that Afghanistan territory will not be used to threaten other nations or global peace.
