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Afghans Express Mixed Views On Post-Peace Scenario

As the efforts for the Afghan peace talks have accelerated, some Afghans from around the country expressed mixed views on the political system after the peace talks in which Taliban might also be part of the administration. 

Some Afghans from different parts of the country said the achievements of the past two decades will be affected if Taliban joins government, while others said they are optimistic about peace efforts and its results.

On Saturday, a meeting was held in Kabul by a number of activists where they raised concerns that the achievements, especially women’s rights, will be affected in post-peace talks system.

“Civil activities which have been done for women’s participation in all fields, should not be ignored in the peace process and women should be involved in this process,” said Negina Yari, member of Afghanistan Peace House, a civil society organization in Kabul. 

“Peace should be conducted transparently and clearly. But so far, the civil society has not been involved in the process and the activities which have been done for the process,” said Abdullah Ahmadi, a civil society activist.

The Afghan peace issue turned serious in recent months after US started meetings with the Taliban and since then, people in different parts of the country are following peace-related news. 

“I hope the peace efforts reach a result,” said Wajid Rouhani, a Herat resident.

“Taliban should sit in negotiations table, join government and take part in the government structure,” said Najib Marzban, Herat resident. 

In some other parts of the country, however, people said they are optimistic about the possible results of the peace efforts. They said people will have a better life if peace comes to the country. 

“I think that now the Taliban will accept the Constitution and what has been written in it,” said Rauf, a Helmand resident. 

“Peace itself means that disagreements will be removed and nothing will come out of it (peace) which will hurt the people,” said Sayed Gul, a Helmand resident. 

Other Afghans meanwhile said there are redlines that must be considered during the peace talks with the Taliban. 

“If the achievements of the past few decades are stepped or questioned, then no doubt we are not optimistic about their (Taliban) presence,” said Ramzia Jahesh, a women rights activist.

“The important issue that Taliban is against the fundamental progress which are republic system and elections they do not accept press freedom and women rights,” Samiullah Saihon, a civil society activist. 

Taliban however said during their regime in Afghanistan, due to ongoing disorders they had to choose more strict rules to control the situation. 

A Taliban spokesman has said Taliban has learnt lessons from the past two decades and that if they join government, they will be more patient in their treatment with the people. 

Afghans Express Mixed Views On Post-Peace Scenario

Some activists said there are redlines that must be considered in peace talks with the Taliban.

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As the efforts for the Afghan peace talks have accelerated, some Afghans from around the country expressed mixed views on the political system after the peace talks in which Taliban might also be part of the administration. 

Some Afghans from different parts of the country said the achievements of the past two decades will be affected if Taliban joins government, while others said they are optimistic about peace efforts and its results.

On Saturday, a meeting was held in Kabul by a number of activists where they raised concerns that the achievements, especially women’s rights, will be affected in post-peace talks system.

“Civil activities which have been done for women’s participation in all fields, should not be ignored in the peace process and women should be involved in this process,” said Negina Yari, member of Afghanistan Peace House, a civil society organization in Kabul. 

“Peace should be conducted transparently and clearly. But so far, the civil society has not been involved in the process and the activities which have been done for the process,” said Abdullah Ahmadi, a civil society activist.

The Afghan peace issue turned serious in recent months after US started meetings with the Taliban and since then, people in different parts of the country are following peace-related news. 

“I hope the peace efforts reach a result,” said Wajid Rouhani, a Herat resident.

“Taliban should sit in negotiations table, join government and take part in the government structure,” said Najib Marzban, Herat resident. 

In some other parts of the country, however, people said they are optimistic about the possible results of the peace efforts. They said people will have a better life if peace comes to the country. 

“I think that now the Taliban will accept the Constitution and what has been written in it,” said Rauf, a Helmand resident. 

“Peace itself means that disagreements will be removed and nothing will come out of it (peace) which will hurt the people,” said Sayed Gul, a Helmand resident. 

Other Afghans meanwhile said there are redlines that must be considered during the peace talks with the Taliban. 

“If the achievements of the past few decades are stepped or questioned, then no doubt we are not optimistic about their (Taliban) presence,” said Ramzia Jahesh, a women rights activist.

“The important issue that Taliban is against the fundamental progress which are republic system and elections they do not accept press freedom and women rights,” Samiullah Saihon, a civil society activist. 

Taliban however said during their regime in Afghanistan, due to ongoing disorders they had to choose more strict rules to control the situation. 

A Taliban spokesman has said Taliban has learnt lessons from the past two decades and that if they join government, they will be more patient in their treatment with the people. 

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