RASC News Agency: Local sources in Kandahar report that the Taliban have directed international organizations to suspend their activities in the province and hand over ongoing projects to domestic non-governmental entities. On Wednesday December 25, sources revealed that Mullah Shirin Akhund, the Taliban-appointed governor of Kandahar, issued a formal letter mandating the cessation of all operations by these institutions.
The directive, issued through the Taliban’s Department of Economy in Kandahar on Mullah Shirin’s orders, represents a significant escalation in the Taliban’s restrictions on international organizations. Previously, reports had emerged suggesting plans to impose widespread limitations on the work of foreign and international entities across Afghanistan, effectively stifling their operations. This decision comes at a time when Afghanistan faces unprecedented challenges, including an economic collapse, extreme poverty, and a severe hunger crisis. International organizations have been a lifeline for millions of Afghanistanis, and curbing their operations could lead to devastating consequences for the country’s already vulnerable population.
Over the past three years, the Taliban have consistently demonstrated a lack of commitment to national development, poverty alleviation, or addressing unemployment. Their governance has been characterized by a focus on narrow ethnic and intelligence-driven agendas, often at the expense of the broader public interest. Such regressive policies have forced millions of Afghanistanis to flee their homeland, seeking refuge in neighboring or distant countries. The ongoing exodus reflects the despair and hopelessness of a population that sees no future under Taliban rule, with thousands of families leaving Afghanistan daily in search of safety and stability.
