Taliban say they will form ‘inclusive’ government in coming days: what they mean

Taliban hope to form ‘inclusive’ government in Afghanistan before the end of the withdrawal of international troops from the country, scheduled for August 31st a key step for consolidation of the new Taliban regime, after his victory after almost 20 years of war.

“We hope to form an inclusive government before the deadline for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.”, said in statements to the agency EFE the main spokesperson for the Taliban, Zabihulla Mujahid, from his office in Kabul.

The main Taliban leaders, who captured Kabul on August 15 after back-to-back victories in almost every province in the country, Since then, they have worked to shape their administration, which they believe will represent the entire country.

A group of Afghan political leaders are part of these talks. However, it is still unclear whether any of the figures in past governments, who fought the insurgents, will have a place in power. The absence of women in meetings over the past ten days has also raised doubts about their ability to step into the new leadership.

Amnesty

Mujahid reiterated the decree of a “General Amnesty for All,” a guarantee made by the Taliban to ensure that everyone, including the soldiers and officials who fought them, will be exonerated from their roles in the old administration. “Anyone who wants to return home can do so”, said the spokesperson.

Mujahid’s remarks come at a time when thousands of Afghans, many of whom are activists, journalists, soldiers and politicians are trying to leave the country for fear of being punished by the insurgents, known for the harshness of their old regime.

“From the beginning Islamic Emirate -as the Taliban call themselves- did not hold any prisoners or any member of the Afghan security forces in our custody“, He assured.

During the ten-day offensive with which the fighters of the insurgent movement conquered 33 of the 34 Afghan provincesproclaiming their victory in Afghanistan, dozens of military posts and offices surrendered to the insurgents.

However, after the flight of ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and the fall of Kabul, few details are known about many of the former soldiers, and some of them denounced the persecution of the Taliban or the murders of some of their companions.

International relationships

Afghanistan, ravaged by decades of war and conflict, with millions of internally displaced persons and a precarious humanitarian situation, it depends heavily on international aid.

Now, with the Taliban in power, recognition of your government and continued funding will be essential for the country.

Right now, the Taliban “we hope to have better relations with the international community and we hope that they will recognize our government”, said Mujahid.

For the moment the international community is attentive to the decisions of the Islamists, And if this new era, unlike the first, will try to maintain the achievements in terms of social and political rights, especially for women, as well as preventing the country from becoming a sanctuary for terrorists.

(With information from EFE)

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