RASC News Agency: Following the release of portions of the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case files, the name of Zalmai Khalilzad, former U.S. diplomat and, according to experts, a current lobbyist for the Taliban, has appeared among individuals referenced in these documents. This new disclosure has raised serious questions about possible connections and his ethical responsibility.
The Epstein case is widely linked to a vast network of sexual abuse and exploitation of minors and has become one of the most sensitive criminal cases in recent U.S. history. The appearance of any political or diplomatic figure’s name in such files naturally draws global attention and concern from human rights activists.
Critics say Khalilzad’s silence in response to these revelations has not only deepened doubts but also severely damaged his moral and ethical image. Human rights advocates stress that political immunity must not prevent accountability in cases of sexual abuse and that every name appearing in such documents must be independently and transparently investigated.
Political analysts, including Master Juma Khan Achakzai, describe Khalilzad’s presence on the list as part of a broader pattern of inhumane and unethical behavior. Achakzai notes that Khalilzad whom he calls one of the key architects of Afghanistan’s occupation and Taliban governance now allegedly acts as a lobbyist for the group and remains involved in many power and resource-related issues.
As of the time of this report, Khalilzad has issued no clear or official response regarding the mention of his name in the documents a silence that, according to critics, has only fueled speculation and further harmed his credibility.
This latest disclosure has once again drawn international and media attention to Khalilzad’s role in Afghanistan and his extensive political and economic networks.
