The Taliban movement has confirmed that it is working to study the framework for the upcoming governance in the country. A spokesperson for the movement, which has taken control of most areas in Afghanistan over the past days, stated, "We aim to present a framework for a new government for Afghanistan in the coming weeks." He further explained that "legal experts, religious leaders, and foreign policy specialists within the movement are working to propose a new governance framework in the near future." In statements to Reuters today, he noted, "The new Taliban model of governance may not be democratically defined in the precise Western sense, but it will protect the rights of everyone."
Foreign Troops Withdrawal
Moreover, he emphasized that the Taliban continues to consult with senior former Afghan leaders and private militia leaders, adding that they are discussing how to ensure the departure of Western powers on friendly terms. Regarding the chaos that occurred at Kabul airport since last Sunday, he denied that the movement caused it, asserting that the West could have arranged a better evacuation plan. Concerning the violations and atrocities committed against civilians, he pointed out that the movement would investigate many of the issues caused by its members.
It is noteworthy that the Taliban is seeking to present a more moderate face since its rapid takeover last week, but its history of violations remains in the memory of thousands of Afghans. The group ruled the country with an iron fist from 1996 to 2001 before being overthrown by forces led by the United States for harboring Al-Qaeda extremists who orchestrated the September 11 attacks. Additionally, a confidential document submitted to the United Nations revealed, according to AFP yesterday, that the movement has prepared blacklists of Afghan citizens who cooperated with U.S. forces for their arrest.
