Taliban Ministry of Interior met with religious scholars from Denmark, Norway, and Germany on June 11, 2023, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan. Major General Mullah Abdulhaq Akhand “Hamkar,” the Deputy Minister of Narcotics Control, chaired the meeting. Maulvi Abdul Rahim “Saqib” Sar, the Assistant of the Ministry of Interior, also attended the meeting, according to an MOI tweet
This is the 2nd meeting Taliban leaders inviting and accepting European Muslim religious scholars.
The Taliban met with European Muslim religious scholars in Qatar on January 25, 2023. The meeting was the first of its kind since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The scholars discussed a range of issues, including the future of education and women’s rights in Afghanistan.
The Taliban has said that it wants to build a moderate Islamic government in Afghanistan. However, many human rights groups have expressed concerns about the Taliban’s record on human rights, particularly its treatment of women and girls.
The meeting between the Taliban and the European Muslim religious scholars is a sign that the Taliban is trying to reach out to the international community. However, it remains to be seen whether the Taliban will be able to deliver on its promises of moderation.
Here are some additional details about the meeting:
- The meeting was held in Doha, Qatar.
- The Taliban delegation was led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
- Sheikh Mohammed al-Yaqoubi led the European Muslim religious scholar’s delegation.
- The meeting lasted for three days.
A Source mentioned to a Kauser News journalist that The meeting discussed the following issues:
Security: The religious scholars expressed their concern about the security situation in Afghanistan and offered their support to the government in its efforts to improve security. They also urged the government to address the root causes of insecurity, such as poverty and unemployment.
Education: The religious scholars stressed the importance of education and called on the government to increase investment in education. They also urged the government to improve the quality of education and to make education more accessible to all Afghans.
Fight against narcotics: The religious scholars condemned the production and trafficking of narcotics and called on the government to take strong measures to combat this problem. They also urged the government to provide support to those who have been affected by drug addiction.
The meeting concluded with a call for cooperation between the government and religious scholars in order to address the challenges facing Afghanistan. The religious scholars pledged their support to the government and expressed their hope that Afghanistan would soon achieve peace and stability.
According to a staff member of the Taliban Ministry of Interior, the meeting was a positive step in building cooperation between the government and religious scholars. He said, “It is important for the government to continue to engage with the religious scholars in order to address the challenges facing Afghanistan.”
