Noorullah Noori, the Taliban's Minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs, has walked back his previous stance on being ready to talk with opponents, declaring that the time for negotiations has ended. In his latest remarks, he stated that opposing factions "are not worth negotiating with."
This reversal comes less than a week after Noori, on October 29 (Mizan 8), had called on opponents to lay down their arms and return to Afghanistan during a meeting with Kuchi elders. At that gathering, he had said, "Afghanistan is the home of all Afghans. We are people of understanding and will talk with you."
However, in a complete change of tone during a recent meeting with elders and clerics from the Jaghori district of Ghazni province, he said, "It is not the time for negotiations; there is no need for talks and understanding." He told opponents not to wait for the resumption of talks.
Emphasizing the rule of the "Islamic system" under the leadership of Hibatullah Akhundzada, Noori questioned what alternative plan opponents have for the current system. "If you want an Islamic system, what is your version and plan?" he asked.
The Taliban official also accused opponents of receiving financial aid from foreign intelligence agencies and warned that they would not be able to disrupt security. He claimed that the Taliban government has established security across the country.
This clear backtrack by a Taliban cabinet minister adds to the confusion about the group's approach to its political and military opponents. The opposition considers the Taliban government illegitimate, accusing it of seizing power through force and depriving citizens, especially women, of their fundamental rights.
Source: Zarin TV
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