Depicting the Oppression and Violence of the Taliban: A Look at Contradictory Laws and Relations

While the Taliban strive to engage with the world, particularly the West, new laws implemented by their leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, reveal deep contradictions in their views and actions. One such law prohibits friendship and assistance with infidels, yet paradoxically, the Taliban’s relations with Western countries are expanding.

With the enforcement of strict laws like the Law of Enjoining Good, the Taliban have imposed new constraints on the social freedoms of the Afghan people. These laws include specific directives on the appearance of men and women and the prohibition of friendships and assistance to non-Muslims. Meanwhile, the Taliban leader emphasizes improving relations with the world in public statements.

Frequent visits by representatives from Western countries to Kabul and support from nations like China and Russia for the Taliban’s positions indicate that, despite restrictive laws, the Taliban seek warm relations with the world. Foreign financial aid also plays a crucial role in stabilizing the Taliban’s rule, even though such aid contradicts their anti-infidel friendship laws.

A look at these contradictions shows that although the Taliban ostensibly adhere to strict laws, behind the scenes, they aim to exploit international relations to strengthen their position. These contradictions and inconsistent behaviors require deeper attention and analysis from the global community and the Afghan people to steer the country’s future toward genuine peace and stability.