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Indonesian eyes on Taliban ahead of new govt reveal
The Taliban are in the midst of consolidating power over Afghanistan, following a swift and largely bloodless takeover of the country last month.
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In this file photo taken on July 18, 2021, the leader of the Taliban negotiating team, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar looks on at the final declaration of the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban presented in Qatar's capital Doha. (AFP/Karim Jaafar)
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ndonesia intends to “keep a close watch” on developments in Afghanistan, a Foreign Ministry official has said, as the Taliban inch closer to announcing the line-up of a new Afghan government to replace the one they recently ousted.
The militant group is currently in the midst of consolidating its power over Afghanistan, following a swift takeover of the country last month sparked by the announcement that the United States was withdrawing its soldiers after two decades of military occupation.
The Taliban have promised to build an inclusive government and improve the conditions of the people, including those of women and children, but the jury is still out on whether they will make good on their promises.
The ministry’s director general for Asian, Pacific and African affairs, Abdul Kadir Jailani, suggested that there had to be substantive parameters or practical benchmarks to assess how serious the Taliban are in fulfilling promises.
“Inclusivity should be established upon some conditions that should be met by the Taliban. It should come with a clear road map on steps toward a sustainable political settlement pursued through ‘Afghan-led and Afghan-owned processes’. Appropriate representation of various tribes and political factions should be manifested in such a political settlement,” Kadir said at a recent discussion hosted by the Center for Dialogue and Cooperation Among Civilizations.
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