Taliban order created ruckus, Muttaki did not call women journalists in PC in Delhi

News India Live, Digital Desk: When the Taliban regime of Afghanistan is represented on international forums, the whole world keeps an eye on their every activity, especially regarding women’s rights and media freedom. Recently the Foreign Minister of Taliban of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi During his visit to New Delhi, an incident happened which created controversy. Muttaki in his press conference flatly refused to invite women journalistswhich caused a strong reaction among journalists and human rights activists. Taliban has now presented its own clarification on this incident.

What happened?

• Women journalists not allowed: During his press conference in New Delhi, Muttaki clearly instructed that no woman journalist should be allowed to attend it. This was once again an international demonstration of the Taliban’s harsh rules and their attitude towards women.
• feedback: It was sharply criticized in the media in India and around the world. Journalists, especially women journalists, called it an insult to their profession and a violation of human rights.

What is Taliban’s explanation?

After this controversy, representatives of the Taliban government have given clarification on this matter. However, this clarification is often controversial.

• Reference to ‘local rules’ or ‘cultural traditions’: The Taliban have often justified their actions according to their “cultural traditions” or “local norms”. It is possible that he may have given the same clarification that in his own traditions there are separate arrangements for men and women in public meetings.
• Allegation of ‘misunderstanding’ or ‘miscommunication’: Taliban spokespersons have many times accused the international media of spreading misinformation or wrong messages. He may have also described this incident as a misunderstanding or misrepresented by the media.

What are the implications of this incident?

1. Taliban’s attitude: This incident once again shows how serious the situation of women’s rights has become since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. Many restrictions have been imposed on women in every sphere of public life, education and work.
2. International pressure: Even if Taliban gives clarification on this, there is a need to maintain pressure on the international community against such actions. This shows that the Taliban has still not come out of its old ideas.
3. Impact on Diplomacy: This situation is sensitive for global powers like India. They have to negotiate with Afghanistan, but at the same time maintain their stand on human rights.

This step of Amir Khan Muttaki and the clarification of Taliban have once again heated up the ongoing global debate on women’s rights and freedom of press in Afghanistan.