Former Afghan Prosecutor Calls Taliban-Pakistan Secret Deal a Violation of International Law
Mohammad Farid Hamidi, the former Attorney General of Afghanistan, has strongly criticized the recently revealed secret agreement between the Taliban and Pakistan in Doha, calling it a violation of international law and transparency principles.
Hamidi’s remarks came after Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, announced that the contents of the security agreement between the Taliban administration and Islamabad would remain classified because they are “confidential.” The secrecy surrounding the deal has not only raised concerns about its specific provisions but also sparked speculation over whether the Taliban might officially recognize the Durand Line as the formal border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In a written statement, Hamidi asserted that any secret agreement—whether in the form of a formal treaty or as confidential annexes—violates Article 102 of the United Nations Charter and breaches established international norms. He emphasized that such agreements contradict the principles of transparency, political ethics, and accountable governance.
He further added that by promoting secrecy in such deals, the Taliban administration is attempting to evade accountability to the Afghan people. According to Hamidi, the 2020 Doha peace deal between the Taliban and the United States, along with the new classified document involving Pakistan’s defense minister and the Taliban, are both examples of a broader policy aimed at avoiding public scrutiny.
Analysts argue that such actions lack legal legitimacy and serve more as tools for advancing hidden agendas, significantly undermining the Afghan public’s right to information and oversight.
