The EU reiterates its commitment to the Afghan people in the face of the abuses exhibited by the Taliban since their return to power

Accuses the Taliban of "breaking their promises" to the population and of committing a spectrum of abuses and attacks on human rights

MADRID, 14 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The European Union has insisted this Saturday on its unwavering commitment to the Afghan population despite the spectrum of abuses committed by the Taliban authorities, whom it accuses of "breaking all its promises to the people of the country" during the twelve months that have passed since their return to power on August 15, 2021, the day they conquered the capital, Kabul.

"Instead of negotiating a solution to the Afghan conflict, the Taliban have forcibly overthrown a constitutional government and failed to establish an inclusive political system, thus negating the aspirations of the Afghan people," the EU said in a statement.

In the text, the European Union denounces the Taliban especially for "seriously violating the rights of Afghan women and girls, deprived of secondary education", discrimination against minorities, especially Hazaras and Shiites, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions , torture, mistreatment and intimidation, as well as constant attacks against freedom of opinion, expression, the press or assembly.

Faced with this situation, the EU is forced to seek "pragmatic solutions" to help the population such as, for example, it acknowledges, interacting with the Taliban to "raise key questions" about the development of the country, also hit by a very serious economic crisis that it has led almost half of the population to suffer from acute food insecurity.

The EU, which has a "minimal presence" in Afghan territory, has committed more than 300 million euros in humanitarian aid in this regard and has mobilized 330 million more to maintain basic services through UN partners and local organizations and international.

"We advocate the protection and fulfillment of Human Rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international conventions, to which Afghanistan as a State Party must adhere, respecting International Humanitarian Law", insists the EU.

"We call on the de facto authorities (the Taliban), for the good of the Afghan people, to suspend policies that violate human rights obligations and address those that are ongoing," concludes the European Union.