Date: December 11, 2023
Location: Tehran, Iran
On December 11, 2023, members of Afghan civil society and human rights organizations gathered in Tehran to protest and advocate against the arbitrary actions of the Taliban and the global community’s silence on their behavior. This event aimed to highlight the oppression and injustices perpetrated by the Taliban against the Afghan people and to criticize the unlawful international activities of this group.
The program was organized and managed by Sebghatullah Haidari, head of the Tehran office, who played a pivotal role in leading and coordinating the speakers and participants.
Key Advocacy Points:
- Illegal Official Travels of Taliban Leaders:
The attendees strongly condemned the travels of Taliban leaders to regional countries, including Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan. They highlighted that Taliban leaders are still on the UN blacklist and should not be permitted to travel internationally. Participants emphasized that these travels violate international laws and blatantly disregard the rights of the Afghan people. - Calls to the United Nations and the International Community:
Participants urged the United Nations and all nations to take serious action against the Taliban’s arbitrary travels. Their specific demands included:
- Denying any form of political legitimacy to the Taliban.
- Refusing to recognize the Taliban as a legitimate government.
- Strengthening international restrictions against Taliban leaders and prohibiting their travel.
- Avoiding any form of engagement or cooperation with the Taliban.
- Condemnation of Taliban Actions in Afghanistan:
Participants stressed that the Taliban’s systematic human rights violations, suppression of women, and oppression of ethnic and religious minorities have plunged Afghanistan into a humanitarian catastrophe. They held the international community accountable for addressing these atrocities.
Main Slogans and Messages of the Advocacy:
- Do not grant legitimacy to the Taliban.
- Do not recognize the Taliban.
- Do not allow the Taliban to travel.
- Do not cooperate with the Taliban.
- Death to the Taliban.
Conclusion:
This program, organized under the leadership of Sebghatullah Haidari, represented a continued effort by Afghan civil society organizations to defend the rights of the Afghan people and resist Taliban oppression. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to fighting for human rights and freedom in Afghanistan and called on the international community to pay serious attention to this issue.
#OurFightContinues
