MONITORING (SW) – A top UN official has clarified position of the global body on the issue of recognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
After the statements of Amina Mohammad, the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, about holding a meeting with the presence of special representatives of countries for Afghanistan and voting for the recognition of the Islamic Emirate, the reactions of women’s rights activists and political activists exploded.
Stephan Dujarric, the spokesperson of the Secretary General of the United Nations has said that only the governments decide on the recognition of the Islamic Emirate and this is the jurisdiction of the governments,not the UN
Mr. Dujarric added: “The fact is that on the basis of the United Nations Charter, the member governments decide on the official recognition of the Taliban/Islamic Emirate. The Secretary General of the United Nations is in favor of a pragmatic and principled approach combined with flexibility and strategic patience.”
Meanwhile, Maryam Maarouf Arvin, a women’s rights activist, told Salam Watandar that in a situation where women are deprived of even their basic rights, such a decision and statements from the United Nations are surprising. Shee aadded “What really causes the United Nations, which has always expressed itself as a supporter and defender of human rights, to make such a statement? It was not expected that this organization would agree to such a plan, based on which a decision will be made that will definitely make the credibility of the United Nations less and less in Afghanistan with each passing day.”
Mohammad Hassan Faqiri, professor of international relations, says that if the United Nations wants to recognize the Islamic Emirate, it will be conditional and de facto. He adds: “It is even possible that other governments will move towards recognizing the Islamic Emirate de facto and conditionally. They might recognize it for a certain period of time, provided that it resolves the demands and the problems it has.”
In this regard, Sima Sadat, another women’s rights activist, says that the formality of the Islamic Emirate makes it take any action as a legitimate government. Sadat says: “The approach and tactics that the Islamic Emirate had and still have, are working. This behavior is such that they used Afghan women and girls as pressure on the United Nations. When the Islamic Emirate is recognized, they will do whatever they want, as a recognized system, inside Afghanistan.”
However, political activist Weis Naseri says that Amina Mohammad’s statements have been misinterpreted and that governments and the United Nations will not recognize the Islamic Emirate until certain conditions are met. He adds: “While UNAMA wants to transfer its office from Kabul and renew its mission, it is not possible to raise the issue of recognition at the Doha meeting all at once. The fact is that the United Nations and no international or national organization can officially recognize the Islamic Emirate.
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