Berlin Conference Participants Assert Taliban Should Not Be Recognized
Participants at the “Crisis and Future Conference” held in Berlin, Germany, declared the continued rule of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan illegitimate and emphasized the establishment of an inclusive government based on the will of the people. Attendees stated that the current power structure in Afghanistan lacks popular legitimacy and should not be recognized by the international community.
The conference took place on Saturday, 12th of Sawr, during which widespread human rights violations by the Taliban administration were heavily criticized. Organizers underscored that restrictions on women and the treatment of ethnic and religious minorities demonstrate systematic violations of citizens’ fundamental rights.
The final statement of the conference noted that due to the absence of popular electoral backing, the lack of a constitution, and ongoing violations of basic citizens’ rights, the governing structure in Afghanistan does not meet the conditions for international recognition. The statement warned that normalizing relations with the Taliban administration could lead to an escalation of human rights abuses in the country.
Participants also stressed the necessity of drafting and ratifying a new constitution and forming a government that includes all ethnic groups, religious minorities, and women. They called for an active role from the international community in supporting a process grounded in the free will of the Afghan people.
