Afghanistan Needs a Legitimate Government, Not the Taliban

by Hafizullah Saeedi

The Taliban’s restrictions on the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Afghanistan are harsh and unreasonable. Nevertheless, Afghan civil society and human rights defenders–especially women and youth–have been peacefully, bravely, and persistently protesting for their rights. They are not giving up and neither should the world. 

The international community can no longer afford to prolong this vicious cycle. Lives are at stake. We must act now to end the illegitimate and brutal rule of the Taliban.