Uncertain progress in peace talks Taliban “Government by Islamic Law”

Uncertain progress in peace talks Taliban “Government by Islamic Law” September 14, 5:31

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During the first talks between the government and the insurgent Taliban for peace in Afghanistan, Taliban executives told NHK that the talks would aim to rule the country under Islamic law.

Afghan government officials, on the other hand, have expressed concern that Islamic fundamentalist thinking will hinder negotiations, and it is unclear whether talks will progress.

Regarding Afghanistan, the government and the Taliban are holding talks for the first time in Doha, the capital of Qatar in the Middle East, from the 12th to realize peace, and whether the battle following the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001 can be ended. The focus.

Under these circumstances, Mr. Sukhail Shaheen, a Taliban executive who is participating in the negotiations, said in an interview with NHK that he is considering conditions for a ceasefire, "The important agenda is Islamic law. It is the establishment of a thorough system based on the Islamic law, "he said.

"The talks should be carried out by the people of Afghanistan," he said, noting that he would not allow third countries such as the United States to intervene in the talks, while avoiding naming.

On the other hand, Afghan government officials have expressed concern that the Taliban's fundamentalist thinking of Islam will hinder negotiations, and it is unclear whether talks will progress in the future.

Taliban administration era

During the five-year administration until 2001, the Taliban adopted an extremely strict interpretation of Islam, limiting arts and entertainment, and significantly limiting women's rights, including banning women's employment and education. did.

In 2001, he blew up the Great Buddha of Bamyan, a world-famous Buddhist archaeological site, and received international criticism, saying that "idol worship is contrary to Islamic teachings."

Citizens say that through talks for peace, if the Taliban regains power in the future, the fundamentalist policies of Islam will be taken again and freedom will be restricted. There are also voices of concern.