KABUL (SW) – Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has rejected concerns raised in Munich, Germany regarding human rights situation in Afghanistan.
In response to the joint statement of the foreign ministers of 12 countries at the Munich security meeting, he said that the concerns raised in this meeting about the rights of Afghan women are unfounded and that all Afghan citizens have access to their rights.
Mujahid emphasized that Afghan citizens now have decent life, financial and psychological security. He adds: “Broadcasting propaganda and creating a sense of fear and threat from Afghanistan, either indicates the lack of information of the countries, or biased circles transmit false information to such meetings.”
The foreign ministers of 12 countries, in a joint statement expressed concern about the human rights situation in Afghanistan and said that the Islamic Emirate has not made any progress in supporting human rights, especially women’s rights. A part of the statement reads: “By removing half of the Afghan population from public life and political decision-making, the Islamic Emirate endangers the future of Afghanistan.”
The statement added that the Islamic Emirate’s adherence to international obligations, especially human rights, is one of the main prerequisites for the reintegration of Afghanistan into the international system.
On the other hand, a number of girls and women’s rights activists in Kabul city say that continuing to impose restrictions on women’s education and work can have negative effects on society. They want the de-facto government of Afghanistan to provide education and work for women within the framework of Islamic principles.
Sahar, a student, said: “I was in the 10th grade when our schools were closed; I missed the lesson; I got depressed; Girls’ education is important for the future of our country. We ask the Islamic Emirate to allow girls to study”.
Hasiba Hashemi, a women’s rights activist, also said: “The restrictions are increasing every day. Women had achievements that are all lost. They were affected mentally and economicall, they faced severe economic problems. The work and education of girls should be reconsidered”
The foreign ministers of Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, Holland, France and Romania, in their joint statement, asked the Islamic Emirate to respect international laws.
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