The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has called for the international community to initiate dialogues with women, political, and military groups opposing the Taliban to discuss Afghanistan's future.
Reacting to a recent United Nations Security Council resolution, The Front, led by Yasin Zia, former Chief of Staff of the Afghan government's army, contends that increased engagement with the Taliban alone will not yield positive outcomes.
In its statement, AFF warns of a looming crisis in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, highlighting issues like humanitarian crises, poverty, and discrimination. These conditions, they argue, could potentially foster extremist groups.
The Front stresses the importance of involving anti-Taliban forces in drafting the mission of the UN's special envoy and advocates for a democratic and rights-respecting approach. They also emphasise the need for an elected system in Afghanistan, asserting that focusing solely on human rights issues under the Taliban will not address long-term challenges.
The recent UN Security Council resolution to appoint a special representative for Afghanistan has drawn mixed reactions. While the Taliban have dismissed the need for such a representative, the AFF views it as a positive step towards addressing Afghanistan's complex situation.
