Iran and China have fully endorsed the jihadist Taliban as a “legitimate” interim government, and “appear to be using it as a green light to proceed in action as if the Taliban were, indeed, the legitimate government of the country.” Of course, both governments have their own agendas in endorsing the Taliban. Other countries, including […]
Afghanistan: Taliban’s new government made up of ex-Guantanamo detainees and FBI’s most wanted
The newly-formed Taliban government in Afghanistan includes the most hardened jihadists. Appointees include ex-Guantanamo detainees and a man on the FBI’s most wanted list. Needless to say, no women have been appointed to the new so-called government. It is ludicrous that some in the West, such as the UK government, see “scope for dialogue” with […]
Taliban calls for ‘genuine Islamic system,’ will protect women’s rights according to ‘glorious religion of Islam’
You may recall, if you’re old enough, all the mainstream analysts after 9/11 assuring the world that the Taliban had nothing, nothing whatsoever, to do with Islam. The Taliban never listened. “‘Islamic System’ Only Way to Afghan Peace, Women’s Rights, Says Taliban,” AFP, June 20, 2021: The Taliban said Sunday they remain committed to peace […]