The Taliban's claims of moderation and the international community's suspicions

 Two days after taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban held a press conference in Kabul for the first time on Tuesday evening, August 17, saying they would try to run the government in accordance with Sharia law, and that women in their government should also work and be educated. In order to get it, you will have the rights according to the Shariah laws.


Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, in response to questions from reporters, said, "We have also changed a lot compared to 20 years ago." Will be implemented.


But when asked if women would have the right to vote? Will she be able to hold any political office? Can she become a judge or participate in sports? He remained silent and said that the new administration would set rules and regulations in this regard.


Zabihullah Mujahid emphasized the need for women's participation in departments such as health, law, education and policy-making. However, she did not say in what capacity she could play a role. On this occasion, Zabihullah Mujahid reiterated that the Taliban will not take revenge on anyone and everyone has been forgiven.


It is difficult to believe the Taliban's claims

 The United Nations has expressed skepticism about the Taliban's claims, while Germany says the Taliban will be tested not by their promises but by their actions.


Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has said that some recent actions in Afghanistan, including "revenge killings and extrajudicial executions", violate international human rights law. Can come


Nobel laureate women's rights activist Malala Yousafzai has also expressed concern about women's rights in Afghanistan. "We can't always see them fail," he said in an article in the New York Times. We don't even have time left. "


Taliban leaders return to Kabul

Meanwhile, the top leadership of the exiled Taliban is returning to Kabul from Qatar, and one of the group's founding leaders, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has arrived in Kabul and received a warm welcome. It is possible that the rich will be the new government of the country, but no announcement has been made in this regard yet.


Negotiations over governance are still ongoing, and it is unclear what type of government the Taliban-led government will have. Will it be the same as before or will it be changed to show moderation in the face of pressure from the international community?


Withdrawal from Afghanistan continues

Many countries around the world, including Germany and the United States, are still evacuating hundreds of their citizens from Kabul. About 130 German nationals who were flown from Kabul to Tashkent on Tuesday arrived in the German city of Frankfurt on Wednesday morning on a commercial flight from Lufthansa.


The international community's response to Afghanistan

Russia says it held talks with the Taliban on Tuesday. The Russian ambassador told a Russian state media that "the Taliban representative has said that they will remain friendly towards Russia. He also assured the security of the Russian embassy.


The European Union still does not recognize the Taliban as the ruler of Afghanistan, but given the complex situation, they have no choice but to negotiate with the Taliban. EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell has said that EU aid to Afghanistan is currently being cut off.

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