RASC News Agency: The National Resistance Front, led by Ahmad Massoud, asserts that the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan stems from the absence of a cohesive international strategy aligned with the country’s national interests. This void has empowered the Taliban and other terrorist factions to seize control, posing a significant threat to regional peace and stability. In response, on December 31st, the Front welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a new resolution for Afghanistan, emphasizing the challenges confronting the Taliban in terms of legitimacy and human rights, particularly women’s rights.
Expressing apprehension, the National Resistance Front scrutinizes the international community’s engagement with the Taliban, asserting an imbalance favoring the Taliban over their adversaries. This, they contend, has fortified the Taliban’s position within the country. The Front underscores the imperative of a cautious approach towards the Taliban, advocating for a comprehensive review of independent assessments, recommendations, and perspectives from all involved parties, including political opponents, civil society, and the military.
Drawing on their three-decade experience with the Taliban, the National Resistance Front underscores the significance of prioritization, logical sequencing, deterrence, and pressure in dealing with the group. They argue that the absence of these elements allows the Taliban to exploit interactions for the advancement of their terrorist activities. Responding to this situation, the United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution urging the appointment of a special envoy for Afghanistan. This envoy will be tasked with coordinating the international community’s engagement with Afghanistan and addressing the ongoing challenges in the country.
