27 minutes agoAmerica disappointed with the Taliban government: There is no woman
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)The US has said it is concerned with the composition of the Taliban government in Afghanistan that did not include any women and involving figures linked to attacks on American forces. The interim cabinet will be led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akkhund, who is on the UN blacklist. Another problematic figure is Siraiuddin [...]
The interim cabinet will be led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akkhund, who is on the UN blacklist. Another problem figure is Sirawuddin Haqqani, who is wanted by the FBI.
The Islamic group seized control of Afghanistan after a very successful offensive three weeks ago, reports the BBC, translates Periscopi.
Women-led demonstrations have been held since Islamists took power.
Militants have denied using violence against them, but their government will face many challenges, including stabilisation of the economy and receiving international recognitions.
In a statement issued yesterday, the US State Department said: “we have noted that there are exclusive names on the list that are members of their Taliban and close friends, and that there are no women”. /Periscope
