The Taliban, whose fighters are stepping up their offensives on the ground during the American withdrawal, want to be reassuring on Sunday about the terms of an “
authentic Islamic regime
” that they intend to erect in Afghanistan, through negotiations.
In a statement, one of their officials in the inter-Afghan negotiations in Doha, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reaffirms that an "
authentic Islamic regime is the best solution and the requirement of all Afghans
".
"
Our participation in the negotiations shows that we believe in solving problems through mutual understanding
," he insisted, "
calling on the international community to let the Afghans decide their fate and that of their country
".
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The talks on a possible sharing of power, which began last September in Doha between the Taliban and the Afghan government, are currently at a standstill.
“Preserve” the rights of all citizens
Deputy Head of Political Affairs, the mullah assures us that the Taliban "will
preserve the rights of all citizens of this country, men and women, in the light of the precepts of Islam and the traditions of Afghan society
".
He also calls on young Afghans to stay in the country rather than taking the path of exile: “
Stay and serve (your) country and the people, the Islamic Emirate will give you the opportunity.
Stay (...) instead of going abroad with your families and your children for a piece of bread
”.
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A series of targeted assassinations attributed to the Taliban has killed dozens of educated young people (journalists, magistrates, academics, human rights activists, etc.) over the past year, prompting the departure of those who can to seek refuge. to protect.
Likewise, while the Shiite Hazara minority is specifically targeted by attacks in the western districts of Kabul where it resides, the Taliban official affirms that "
the rights of minorities and of all citizens will be guaranteed by the system to come
"
.
“
No need to worry about this
,
”
he promises.
Finally mullah Baradar guarantees "a safe environment" to "
diplomats and employees of humanitarian associations.
»Present in the country.
Complete withdrawal of troops on September 11
After twenty years of American presence supported by NATO forces since 2001, American President Joe Bide has set the symbolic date of September 11 for the complete withdrawal of troops from his country - already practically completed.
The Afghan security forces will find themselves alone in the front line.
They are currently assaulted on many fronts in the provinces by insurgents who have conquered more than 40 districts in recent weeks.
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For Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who appointed new Defense and Interior Ministers on Saturday, "
the Taliban must choose: make peace or continue to treat the Afghan people as enemies
."
“
The Taliban are responsible for the war.
We presented our peace plan to the world and to the Afghans, but where is theirs?
"He asked in a statement accusing the insurgents of"
violating humanitarian laws and destroying Afghanistan
".
The announcement of the Americans' departure has only exacerbated the fear of many Afghans, who fear that the Taliban will return to power and impose the same fundamentalist regime as when they ruled the country between 1996 and 2001.
