Sirajuddin Haqqani stated in Khost that a government ruling its people by force is illegitimate.
However, these remarks come as the Taliban group continues to impose strict controls and harsh restrictions on the Afghan population.
Observers note a sharp contrast between this rhetoric and the reality on the ground.
Citizens frequently report mistreatment and a lack of personal freedoms, arguing that the administration’s actions do not reflect the minister’s words about gentleness.
The most glaring contradiction remains the ongoing ban on girls’ education.
While officials speak against the use of force, the current administration forcibly prevents millions of Afghan girls from attending schools and universities, denying them their fundamental rights.