doha based Suhail Shaheen The face of the Taliban. He is the head of the political office of the militia and is AfghanistanPermanent Representative of (designated) to the United Nations. In an interview, to mark one year of the acquisition, it becomes clear that Taliban Denying key issues – women in the workforce, education for girls, abandoning their extreme interpretation Islam, and breaking ties with terrorist organizations. excerpts from interview
What would you count as your achievements, given that people are starving, women are almost thrown out of public life and there are reports of Afghans selling their organs to survive?
Our achievements in comparison to the past include a sense of security in the country. About 300 Afghans were being killed every day in the fighting. He’s finished. Corruption was at its peak. It is not so now. Our internal revenue has almost doubled by 200%. We have inherited poverty and sanctions have now added to the sufferings of the people.
Why are girls not allowed in classes after class 6?
Private secondary schools for girls are open across the country. The opening of the public school is pending until further notice from the leadership. We also have some technical problems because we are building everything from scratch. For the record, we are not against the education of girls, provided they wear the hijab.
India says it wants ‘human connectedness’ but this should not be mistaken for recognition. What assurance have you given to India?
We are committed to providing a safe environment for the regular functioning of embassies of all countries in Kabul. India is also included in this.
How do you see the Taliban Kashmir And change in its special position?
Kashmir is an issue between Pakistan and India. We hope they will resolve this peacefully.
India and other countries are concerned about the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahari in a drone strike in Kabul. Is Afghanistan allowing its soil to be used by terrorists? group?
Our leadership was not aware of Zawahiri’s presence in Kabul. This is just a claim. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is investigating the claim and will share the findings with everyone.
If the leadership was not aware of Zawahiri’s presence, is it not an intelligence failure?
let’s put it this way. Tens of incidents have happened in India in the past, but till they did not happen, the Government of India was not aware of it. That doesn’t mean they weren’t committed to stopping them. Is it our policy that no one should be allowed to use their land against others? Yes, and we are strictly following it. This is important for everyone.
Haqqani The group has targeted Indians and Indian assets in Afghanistan. Your Home Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani says he wants better relations with India. Can India accept him?
The IEA never targeted Indians for being Indians. We are an independent country and we want to have positive relations with India and other countries. There is no separate entity called the “Haqqani Group” portrayed by the media. The IEA has the only leadership and unity in its hierarchy.
Former President Hamid Karzai has appealed to the Taliban to break away from Pakistan’s influence. What does the Taliban want?
We have genuine diplomatic relations with many countries. We build relationships based on our national interests and values. We are a free country and we do not take any instructions from anyone to make our policies.
As a female journalist I must ask you this. Why are Afghan women journalists losing their jobs?
There is no restriction from the government on women journalists. But the deteriorating economic situation has led to the closure of many media outlets. The reason Afghan women journalists lose their jobs is economic, not some other factor.
What would you count as your achievements, given that people are starving, women are almost thrown out of public life and there are reports of Afghans selling their organs to survive?
Our achievements in comparison to the past include a sense of security in the country. About 300 Afghans were being killed every day in the fighting. He’s finished. Corruption was at its peak. It is not so now. Our internal revenue has almost doubled by 200%. We have inherited poverty and sanctions have now added to the sufferings of the people.
Why are girls not allowed in classes after class 6?
Private secondary schools for girls are open across the country. The opening of the public school is pending until further notice from the leadership. We also have some technical problems because we are building everything from scratch. For the record, we are not against the education of girls, provided they wear the hijab.
India says it wants ‘human connectedness’ but this should not be mistaken for recognition. What assurance have you given to India?
We are committed to providing a safe environment for the regular functioning of embassies of all countries in Kabul. India is also included in this.
How do you see the Taliban Kashmir And change in its special position?
Kashmir is an issue between Pakistan and India. We hope they will resolve this peacefully.
India and other countries are concerned about the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahari in a drone strike in Kabul. Is Afghanistan allowing its soil to be used by terrorists? group?
Our leadership was not aware of Zawahiri’s presence in Kabul. This is just a claim. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is investigating the claim and will share the findings with everyone.
If the leadership was not aware of Zawahiri’s presence, is it not an intelligence failure?
let’s put it this way. Tens of incidents have happened in India in the past, but till they did not happen, the Government of India was not aware of it. That doesn’t mean they weren’t committed to stopping them. Is it our policy that no one should be allowed to use their land against others? Yes, and we are strictly following it. This is important for everyone.
Haqqani The group has targeted Indians and Indian assets in Afghanistan. Your Home Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani says he wants better relations with India. Can India accept him?
The IEA never targeted Indians for being Indians. We are an independent country and we want to have positive relations with India and other countries. There is no separate entity called the “Haqqani Group” portrayed by the media. The IEA has the only leadership and unity in its hierarchy.
Former President Hamid Karzai has appealed to the Taliban to break away from Pakistan’s influence. What does the Taliban want?
We have genuine diplomatic relations with many countries. We build relationships based on our national interests and values. We are a free country and we do not take any instructions from anyone to make our policies.
As a female journalist I must ask you this. Why are Afghan women journalists losing their jobs?
There is no restriction from the government on women journalists. But the deteriorating economic situation has led to the closure of many media outlets. The reason Afghan women journalists lose their jobs is economic, not some other factor.