By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama online, July 27, 2023
If the Taliban intends to seek international recognition, in that case, they need to “start directly with the actions and the policies they choose to undertake in Afghanistan,” said Vedant Patel, the deputy spokesperson for the US Department of State.
During a press conference in Washington, DC, Patel said that the US is “going to be watching very closely and will continue to take appropriate actions as needed.”
“As it relates to the United States and Taliban, we have been incredibly clear, quite regularly condemning the clear backsliding that we are seeing in Afghanistan, the egregious human rights abuses, the marginalization of women and girls,” he said.
“Priority issues will include humanitarian support for the people of Afghanistan, economic stabilization, fair and dignified treatment of all Afghans, including women and girls, security issues, and efforts to counter narcotics production and trafficking, according to a statement released by the US Department of State on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the State Department announced that the US position will not change about the current regime of Kabul.
“We have been very clear that we will engage with the Taliban appropriately when it is in our interest to do so,” spokesperson Vedant Patel told media.
“This is not intended to mean any indication of recognition, normalization, or legitimacy of the Taliban,” Patel added.
Since the Taliban took control of the country, they introduced suppressive policies and actions restricting fundamental human rights, including education and work.
In a recent move, the group banned beauty salons across the country, which had a substantial financial impact on women.
https://www.khaama.com/kabul-needs-to-take-appropriate-actions-in-afghanistan-for-international-recognition-us/
