RASC News Agency: A female protester has strongly criticized Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his government’s engagement with the Taliban, accusing him of “moral bankruptcy” for backing a group widely regarded as extremist, misogynistic, and violent. In a video released on Sunday, April 6, the woman denounced the Taliban as a repressive and terrorist organization that systematically oppresses women and minorities. She condemned Mirziyoyev for lending legitimacy to such a regime, warning that his support contributes to the escalation of violence, injustice, and regional instability.
“The Taliban are a misogynistic and fanatical group, and President Mirziyoyev’s alliance with them only serves to embolden terrorism,” she said. “This support facilitates the spread of extremism and threatens the safety and dignity of millions.” Her symbolic protest reflects a growing public and international concern over the consequences of regional normalization with the Taliban, particularly as the group continues to enforce harsh, gender-apartheid policies across Afghanistanistani society. Since reclaiming power in 2021, the Taliban have intensified their crackdown on women’s rights and silenced dissent through fear and repression.
Citing the group’s systematic violations of human rights including the exclusion of girls from education, the erasure of women from public life, and targeted oppression of ethnic and religious minorities the protester emphasized that support for the Taliban undermines global commitments to justice, equality, and human dignity. The protest also highlighted broader unease among human rights organizations, civil society, and concerned citizens about the long-term consequences of legitimizing the Taliban. While some governments pursue diplomatic engagement with the group, international backlash against such efforts is intensifying.
This act of protest serves not only as a condemnation of President Mirziyoyev’s foreign policy but also as a call to conscience for the international community. As Afghanistani women and marginalized groups continue to suffer under Taliban rule, the normalization of relations with such a regime remains deeply contentious and morally fraught.
