The United States is not considering reopening its embassy in Afghanistan at this time, according to State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. Miller said that the US does engage with the Taliban on some issues, but that it has made clear to the Taliban that it expects them to take certain steps if they want to gain international legitimacy.
“One of the things that goes into that question of international legitimacy relates to the treatment of women and girls in the country, which continues to be abhorrent,” Miller said. “We’ve noted the latest moves by the Taliban, which follow, unfortunately, in a long line of steps they have taken to discriminate against women and girls.”
Miller said that the US strongly objects to the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls and that other countries in the international community are also taking note of this issue.
The Taliban has made some progress in stabilizing the country since taking power in August 2021, but it has also continued to restrict the rights of women and girls. The US and its allies are trying to find a way to engage with the Taliban while also pressing them to improve their behavior.
It remains to be seen how long the Taliban will be able to maintain its grip on power in Afghanistan. The country is facing several challenges, including a growing economic crisis and a resurgence of the Islamic State. The US and its allies will need to continue to monitor the situation closely and be prepared to adjust their policies as needed.
Quote from State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller:
“We have always made clear to the Taliban that there are certain steps that we expect them to take if they want to gain any form of international legitimacy, which they are a long way from reaching, if at all possible. And one of the things that goes into that question of international legitimacy relates to the treatment of women and girls in the country, which continues to be abhorrent. We’ve noted the latest moves by the Taliban, which follow, unfortunately, in a long line of steps they have taken to discriminate against women and girls. We strongly object to those steps, and of course, we know that others in the international community take note and they consider those in assessing their relationship with their government.”
Afghan Political Analyst Mr.Ameri Said: The US’s decision not to reopen its embassy in Afghanistan is a sign of the country’s continued distrust of the Taliban. The US is not convinced that the Taliban is committed to improving the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan, and it is unlikely to reopen its embassy until the Taliban makes significant progress on this issue.
The US’s decision will also have a significant impact on the Afghan people. The embassy was a vital source of aid and assistance for Afghans, and its closure will make it more difficult for them to get the help they need.
The US’s decision is also a sign of the challenges facing the international community in dealing with the Taliban. The Taliban is a complex and unpredictable actor, and it is difficult to know how to engage with them in a way that will promote stability and human rights in Afghanistan.
The US and its allies will need to continue to monitor the situation closely and be prepared to adjust their policies as needed.
