UN Hosts Key Meeting on Afghanistan's Future in Doha
The meeting aims to address the formation of an inclusive government and international engagement with Afghanistan.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres is convening a meeting in Doha to discuss the future of Afghanistan, including the formation of an inclusive government.
- The Taliban, expressing reluctance to include warlords and corrupt officials in its government, will participate under specific conditions.
- The meeting seeks to build trust and momentum for broader participation in the Afghan government, amidst concerns over human rights and women's rights.
- Afghan civil society and international stakeholders are looking for effective ways to engage with Afghanistan, despite the Taliban's hardline policies.
- The international community is urged to approach Afghanistan from a humanitarian perspective, focusing on protecting the rights of all Afghan people.