Russia calls respect for human rights a condition for the recognition of the Taliban | News from Germany about Russia

Russia praised the efforts of the radical Islamist Taliban movement to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan. At the same time, the Russian president’s special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov called on the new leadership in Kabul to respect human rights. Only in this case will the Taliban have a chance to gain recognition from the international community, he stressed at an international conference on Afghanistan in Moscow on Wednesday, October 20.

According to Kabulov, the Taliban have given assurances that they are striving to improve the system of government and the human rights situation. At the same time, he called on the world community to unite efforts to provide assistance to the Afghan people. Not everyone likes the new government in Afghanistan, but if we punish the government, then we will punish all the people, Kabulov explained.

Following the results of the Moscow conference, its participants spoke in favor of building practical cooperation with Afghanistan, regardless of the official recognition of the Taliban. They called on the Taliban to take additional measures to improve the system of public administration and form a truly inclusive government that adequately reflects the interests of all the main ethnopolitical forces of the country.

Providing humanitarian aid

The participants in the Moscow meeting expressed concern about the deteriorating socio-economic and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and called for “to launch a collective initiative for the early convening of a representative international donor conference under the auspices of the UN,” taking into account that “the main burden of post-conflict reconstruction and development of Afghanistan should be borne by forces, military contingents who have been present in this country for the past 20 years. “

At the same time, the participants in the Moscow conference expressed concern about “the manifestation of the activity of banned terrorist organizations in Afghanistan” and expressed their readiness to continue to contribute to strengthening stability in the region.

In addition to Russia and Taliban representatives, the conference in Moscow was attended by China, Pakistan, Iran, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The United States did not attend the conference, citing “logistical difficulties,” but the State Department noted that it considered the event “effective and constructive,” and expressed its willingness to participate in such a forum in the future.

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How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

In a male society

Judging by the photographs and videos of news agencies, the streets of Afghanistan have become crowded and noisy again. Restaurants in Herat seem to have reopened to the public. But what immediately catches the eye is that only men are sitting at the tables, some of them are dressed in the traditional kurta for Afghanistan – a knee-length shirt. There are almost no women on the streets.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Learn – only individually

These students at a private university in Kabul are separated from each other by a ceiling-to-floor curtain: universities have already officially announced gender segregation. “Learning together is contrary to the principles of Islam, as well as national values, customs and traditions,” Acting Minister of Higher Education Abdul Baqi Haqqani said in Kabul.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Lost rights and freedoms

On the way to the mosque in Herat: after the Taliban came to power, most of the rights and freedoms that women gained in Afghanistan during the years of staying there were lost. The Taliban have already banned women from sports and social activities.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Constant control on the roads

Checkpoints and road checks have become a characteristic feature of the urban landscape in Afghanistan. People are afraid of Taliban armed to the teeth – and therefore want to attract as little attention to themselves as possible. Western clothing is being worn less and less.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Taliban take over their enemy’s estate

Many villas and palaces have changed owners. This greenhouse and estate in Kabul’s Sherpur district was recently owned by Abdul Rashid Dostum, an Afghan field commander and former vice president. Taliban militants have taken over the home of one of their worst enemies. Dostum himself fled to Uzbekistan.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Waiting for work

Day laborers sit by the side of a road in Kabul, hoping to be offered some kind of job. After the Taliban came to power, Afghanistan is experiencing an economic crisis, and many of the country’s residents have been left without work. According to the UN, in the coming months, the population of Afghanistan will be threatened by rising food prices and poverty.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Fight for your rights

The rise to power of the Taliban in many cities in the country was accompanied by protests such as this one in front of the presidential palace in Kabul on September 3. Afghan women activists defend their right to education and work – even as the Taliban forcefully disperse peaceful demonstrations.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

United Nations is concerned

According to the UN, the Taliban are increasingly brutalizing critics of the regime. Radical Islamists use sticks, whips and live ammunition to disperse peaceful protests, the United Nations Human Rights Office (UN) said. It is also reported that at least four demonstrators were killed.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Who supports the Taliban

But there are also those in Afghanistan who are quite satisfied with the Taliban’s coming to power. The women in the photo came out to the demonstration, accompanied by the Taliban, to declare their full agreement with the group’s policies. Taliban supporters do not support those women who fled the country, and claim that Sharia law fully ensures their safety.

How life changed in Afghanistan after the arrival of the Taliban

Demonstrative support for the Taliban course

Before the start of the demonstration in support of the Taliban, some of the participants were taken to a lecture hall at a university in Kabul. Journalists were officially invited to cover the action. This was in stark contrast to the Taliban’s hostility towards media representatives at protests.

Author: Claudia Den, Marina Baranovskaya