Former parliamentarian and rights activist Fawzia Koofi has publicly criticized the current sanctions regime against the Taliban, calling it outdated. She argues that it fails to target many key ministers responsible for ongoing atrocities in Afghanistan.
In a statement on X, Koofi highlighted that while international mechanisms exist to challenge the culture of impunity, implementation is lacking. She remarked that nations claiming to stand for equality are “strong in statements, but weak in action.”
Her comments reflect the growing frustration among Afghan activists regarding the international community’s passive approach. Koofi urges global powers to move beyond rhetoric and utilize existing tools to protect the voiceless and hold perpetrators accountable.
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