Political Leaders Unite for Afghan Women’s Rights and National Sovereignty in Landmark Meeting

Several major political movements and parties opposing the Taliban emphasized the political resolution of the crisis through intra-Afghan negotiations with the support of the United Nations and the restoration of national sovereignty to the people in an online meeting titled the Alignment Meeting…

The Alignment Meeting of Political Movements Emphasized on Addressing the Disenfranchisement of Women and the Approval of a New Constitution

Officials and representatives from several major political movements and parties opposing the Taliban participated in an online meeting called the Alignment Meeting of Political Movements and issued an important statement at the end.

Alliance of Key Figures

In this meeting, dozens of political figures and party leaders were present. Notable participants included Professor Atta Muhammad Noor, Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, Muhammad Yunus Qanuni, Muhammad Mohiq, Hanif Atmar, Muhammad Ismail Khan (former Jihad leader), and Ahmad Massoud (leader of the National Resistance Front).

Main Points of Agreement and Demands

The statement issued from this meeting emphasizes the centrality of a political resolution to the crisis and the restoration of fundamental rights of the people of Afghanistan. The main points of the agreements and demands include the following: Political Resolution and Negotiations: A political resolution of the country’s crisis with the full support of the United Nations and through intra-Afghan negotiations. National Sovereignty: Restoration of national sovereignty to the people and the right of people to determine their destiny. Legal Framework: Approval of a new constitution and safeguarding the principles of freedom and democracy. Women’s Rights and Freedom of Expression: Addressing the educational and employment disenfranchisement of women and removing barriers to freedom of expression. Prevention of Corruption: Preventing the forced relocation of residents and preventing the illegal sale of the country’s mines. This meeting, in fact, represents the renewed efforts of opposing political leaders to create a united front and present a cohesive political plan against the Taliban government.