In the wake of the Islamic Emirate’s ascent to power, a notable exodus of Afghan political figures occurred as they voiced their eagerness for intra-Afghan discussions. However, the path to negotiations appears uncertain, with Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Nabi Omari expressing reservations about the necessity of these talks.
Addressing a gathering during the formal introduction of the Paktia governor, Omari stated that some Afghan political leaders have expressed a desire to engage with the Islamic Emirate. Nevertheless, he emphasized that there exists no pressing matter that warrants discussion at this juncture.
Omari further underscored that the Islamic Emirate has successfully established its governance and has no intention of engaging in debates concerning democracy. He queried the potential agenda for these talks, hinting at the futility of discussing a democracy that, over the past two decades, has yielded negligible results. Omari asserted that the resilience of the Mujahideen and Taliban to thwart democracy’s influence was evident, and they remained steadfast in their resolve for years to come.
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Meanwhile, tribal elders in Paktia voiced their concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and extended an invitation to Afghan political leaders abroad to return to their homeland. The elders also made a fervent plea to the Islamic Emirate to uphold the rights of Afghan citizens.
Mohammad Anwar Sediqqi, a respected tribal elder in Paktia, reassured, “They [political leaders] can come back to our homeland and live securely under the protection of the Islamic government.”
Echoing this sentiment, Haji Mamor, another prominent tribal elder in Paktia, called upon all Afghans abroad, referring to them as “our brothers,” to return to Afghanistan. He urged the Islamic Emirate to pay heed to their needs and well-being.
In the aftermath of the Islamic Emirate’s rise to power, numerous Afghan politicians found themselves in foreign lands, each emphasizing the urgency of initiating intra-Afghan dialogue. However, as aspirations for discussions loom, the divergence in opinions regarding the dialogue’s core agenda appears to be a significant challenge.
