Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the matter.
Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has once again stated that recognition of Afghanistan’s interim government is contingent upon women’s participation in society.
In a press briefing, Patel said that as long as the interim government of Afghanistan continues to exclude half of the country’s population from social participation, it cannot achieve its goal of being internationally recognized.
The Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “As long as the Taliban continues to essentially hold back 50 percent of its population from fully integrating in society, fully participating in society, it certainly is not going to be able to reach the international recognition that we know that they – that they’re seeking.”
The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the matter. However, it has consistently emphasized that women’s rights in Afghanistan are upheld within the framework of Islamic laws, and other countries should not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan.
Salim Paigir, a political analyst, said: “Although the countries that constantly talk about schools, universities, and women’s rights may not fully practice these values themselves, it is the responsibility of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to reopen schools and universities and provide work opportunities for women so that we can avoid the excuses made by the international community against us.”
Previously, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in a program held in Kabul expressed hope that the new US administration would reconsider its current policies toward Afghanistan.