Naseer Ahmad Faiq, Afghanistan's permanent representative to the United Nations, stressed at a UN meeting that there should be no distinction between "good" and "bad" terrorists and that terrorism in all its forms must be condemned.
Speaking at a meeting of the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee on "Measures to eliminate international terrorism," Mr. Faiq said the people of Afghanistan have suffered deeply from terrorism and the instrumental use of extremist groups as proxies.
"We categorically condemn terrorism, wherever and by whomever it is committed," he added. "No political objective, ideological claim, or religious justification can justify terrorist violence."
Referring to the situation after the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's representative said that in the absence of a legitimate government, "extremism and terrorism" have become serious threats to Afghanistan and the region. Citing numerous UN reports that have documented the presence and activities of terrorist groups in Afghanistan, he called for the Taliban to be held accountable.
Mr. Faiq also described Pakistan's attacks on Afghan soil, carried out under the pretext of combating terrorism, as "illegal." He emphasized that "the fight against terrorism cannot justify illegal attacks or disregard for the lives of civilians."
He called on the international community to support a legitimate, accountable, and inclusive government based on the will of the Afghan people. Mr. Faiq concluded by emphasizing the restoration of the rights of women and girls and ensuring their full participation as part of an effective approach to combating terrorism.
Source: Zarin TV sources
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