Fawzia Koofi: Taliban Brings Neither Peace to Afghans nor Regional Stability
Fawzia Koofi, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament and a prominent women’s rights advocate, has recently expressed appreciation for Qatar’s role in mediating complex international conflicts, in a message posted on the social media platform X.
In another part of her message, Koofi emphasized that under Taliban rule, not only will Afghanistan fail to find peace with its own people, but regional stability will also remain elusive. She stated that this reality is “easily understood” and “requires no complex interpretation.”
She also criticized those who have recently voiced support for the Taliban regime under the banner of “defending national sovereignty,” stating that such individuals now bear responsibility to explain the contents of any agreements made to the public. Koofi accused these supporters of enabling the continuation of Taliban rule and the perpetuation of a discriminatory system against women.
Over the past two years, the Taliban administration has been accused of imposing harsh restrictions on women and systematically excluding them from public life. This has sparked widespread concern among Afghan citizens and human rights organizations, particularly in light of passive responses from the international community and backing from some domestic political actors.
