Daudzai calls for UN to remove Otunbayeva

KABUL (Khaama Press): The former Afghan Interior Minister described the Doha summit as “another example of the UN’s failure in managing the Taliban and Afghanistan.”

Mohammad Omar Daudzai called on the UN Secretary-General to replace Roze Otunbayeva and cleanse UNAMA, stating that the Doha meeting was a waste of time and a deviation from its main purpose.

Daudzai wrote on his social media platform X that the Doha meeting was a waste of time and a deviation from the main path. He said; “It is time for the UN Secretary-General to introduce a new representative instead of Otunbayeva (UN Secretary General’s Special Representative in Afghanistan) and cleanse UNAMA.”

Mr. Daudzai did not provide further explanation for the reasons for proposing Otunbayeva’s dismissal.

Several women and civil society activists had accused Roze Otunbayeva of “whitewashing” her record through a public statement.

The exclusion of women and civil society representatives from the Doha meeting underscores a significant setback for human rights advocacy in Afghanistan. The absence of these voices diminishes the chances of inclusive governance and sustainable peace in the region.

International concern over the Taliban’s stance against women’s rights and the broader implications for human rights in Afghanistan remains palpable.

The international community monitors developments closely, emphasizing the need for inclusive dialogue that respects fundamental freedoms and promotes gender equality.

The head of UNAMA justified the Taliban’s opposition to the presence of women and civil society representatives and the inclusion of women’s rights in the Doha summit agenda.

The UN Secretary-General’s representative for Afghanistan said that this group has come from the mountains and war and should not be expected to think like others.

Diplomatic sources previously claimed that the United States and several other countries believe Otunbayeva’s positions on Afghanistan and the Taliban are close to Russia.