Afghanistan Peace Campaign30 September 2026
The organization said in a report that restrictions on women and girls have deepened Afghanistan’s international isolation, while reductions in humanitarian aid.
The International Crisis Group claims that five years after the Islamic Emirate returned to power, although the level of violence in Afghanistan has declined, the country continues to face serious political, economic and security challenges.
The organization said in a report that restrictions on women and girls have deepened Afghanistan’s international isolation, while reductions in humanitarian aid, sanctions, economic difficulties, drought and natural disasters have further complicated the country’s economic situation.
The International Crisis Group report states: “There are very few signs that their grip on power is under threat; however, if they fail to change their approach and address some of the country’s fundamental problems, Afghans will face an increasingly uncertain and unstable future.”
Political analyst Gul Mohammad Din Mohammadi said: “If sanctions on Afghanistan continue, the country is not recognized, and Afghanistan’s assets are not returned, then the United Nations is indirectly creating problems.”
In another part of its report, the International Crisis Group warned that the continuation of the current situation would make Afghanistan’s future uncertain. It therefore said that the Islamic Emirate needs to adopt a more pragmatic approach to addressing domestic challenges and managing relations with other countries.
Political analyst Hemayatullah Ahmadi said: “The Afghan government should show flexibility in its engagement with the world, while the international community and countries in the region and beyond should also increase their engagement. The demands of the international community and the Afghan people should be accepted.”
Meanwhile, the professional deputy minister of economy said that despite some challenges, Afghanistan’s economic situation is improving, inflation has declined, and the country’s economic engagement with a number of countries has increased.
Abdul Latif Nazari, professional deputy minister of economy, said: “Although Afghanistan has faced climate change, drought and sanctions imposed by some countries in recent years, despite these challenges, Afghanistan’s economic situation is improving.”
The Islamic Emirate has previously also called several times for the resolution of political challenges and for improved relations with various countries around the world.