Afghanistan’s UN Envoy Warns of Rising Corruption and Ethnic Bias in Taliban Administration
Afghanistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that corruption, discrimination, and ethnic bias are alarmingly increasing within the Taliban’s administrative structure, undermining public trust.
Nasr Ahmad Faiq stated that the Taliban administration, by sidelining former republic military personnel, misusing national resources, and enforcing a climate of fear and terror, has adopted a governance style with widespread negative consequences for society. He believes such an approach not only fails to promote stability but also deepens social divides.
These remarks come after dozens of individuals affiliated with the Taliban’s security sectors in Nuristan province reportedly abandoned their duties citing “bias, discrimination, and double standards.” So far, the Taliban administration has not issued an official response to these incidents.
However, eyewitness accounts from local residents indicate that bias and distrust are not limited to outside the Taliban ranks but have also permeated within the organization, raising questions about institutional effectiveness.
Faiq further highlighted the living conditions of the Afghan people, noting that 90 percent of the population lives in poverty and 23 million people require urgent humanitarian assistance. He said that young people, women, and returning Afghans are seriously concerned about their future.
In conclusion, Afghanistan’s permanent representative emphasized that any regime not founded on justice, the rule of law, and the will of the people will lack the capacity to endure and survive, a direct critique of the current Taliban administration’s performance.
