Afghanistan’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Nasir Ahmad Andisha, claimed that political and diplomatic developments regarding Afghanistan are on the horizon, citing mounting international pressure on the Taliban. In a post on X, he highlighted efforts such as a detailed human rights report submitted to the UN and the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Taliban leaders. He called these developments milestones in the fight for justice, though he acknowledged the shame they bring to Afghanistan’s global image.
However, critics argue that while the envoy makes strong statements abroad, the Afghan government-in-exile and allied stakeholders have failed to match words with coordinated action. Despite condemning the Taliban, Andisha admitted to recent diplomatic setbacks—such as Russia recognizing the Taliban and Germany accepting Taliban-appointed consular officials—which have not been strongly opposed by Kabul. Analysts see this as a sign of weak diplomacy and missed opportunities to build real pressure on the regime.
Observers also point out that while Andisha accuses the Taliban of widespread human rights abuses and exclusionary policies, the Afghan opposition’s fragmented response and silence on some international dealings amounts to passive complicity. The lack of unified political strategy, critics say, risks undermining the very cause Andisha claims to champion.
