Mercer and Duncan Smith on Afghanistan and Taliban comments
BBC NewsAPR 2023
The UN’s latest report is another example of the Taliban’s brutality and abuse of power to silence its opponents. From promising to grant amnesty to former officials and soldiers to pledges of advancing women’s rights, the Taliban has done nothing but lie since taking over. Western countries should hold the Taliban accountable and continue to not recognize this illegitimate government.
The UN’s latest report is a gross misrepresentation of Afghanistan and the leadership of the Islamic Emirate. The Taliban has overwhelmingly abided by its promise of a general amnesty and has made numerous positive developments for the emirate. While there may have been personal instances of rogue officials abusing their power, it's not representative of the state.