Credible sources told “Afghanistan Ayenda” that Mohammad Yunus Qanuni and Salahuddin Rabbani, two prominent Afghan political figures, have withdrawn from the online “National Coordination of Afghan Parties and Political Movements” summit scheduled for today.
The meeting, initiated by anti-Taliban political groups, aimed to create a joint political framework and prepare for dialogue with the Taliban.
Their withdrawal has cast uncertainty over the summit, and the exact list of participants remains unclear. Organizers say the main goal is to form a “united political front” to begin talks with the Taliban—a process advocated by exiled political leaders as an alternative to ongoing tensions and disunity.
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources confirm Iran has played an active mediating role in recent months, holding meetings with key Afghan leaders. Despite ongoing differences, efforts to draft a joint political document and hold these summits indicate a new political process is taking shape in Afghanistan.
