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UN Invites Taliban to Doha Summit Amid Global Controversy

The upcoming conference in Qatar faces criticism for excluding Afghan women, raising concerns over human rights and legitimacy.

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A Taliban fighter stands guard as women wait to receive food rations distributed by a humanitarian aid group, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 23, 2023. Human Rights Watch said Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, jeopardizing the right to healthcare of millions of Afghans. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

Overview

  • The Taliban view the UN invitation as a sign of their growing international significance.
  • Human rights groups criticize the exclusion of Afghan women from the talks.
  • The Doha meeting will address business, banking, and counternarcotics, linking these to women's rights.
  • UN officials defend the dialogue with the Taliban, citing the need for direct engagement.
  • The Taliban's participation remains unconfirmed, despite personal invitations.