Recognition of the Taliban's Government from the Perspective of International Law

Authors : Kayser (qaisar) Nasrat

Pages : 1041-1058

Doi:10.15337/suhfd.1588207

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Publication Date : 2025-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Despite American-mediated efforts, the prolonged Taliban-Afghan government-U.S. negotiations in Doha failed. Shortly afterward, on August 15, 2021, the Taliban seized control of Kabul, marking the beginning of its second controversial term in power. The Taliban\\\'s connections to international terrorism, human rights violations, and its rise to power through illegitimate means—by force and violence—raise numerous questions under international law. The critical question now is: \\\"Should the Taliban government, which came to power under these conditions, be recognized by the international community?\\\" This study examines the potential dangers and risks that recognizing the Taliban could pose for Afghanistan and the global community. In particular, it addresses the Taliban\\\'s stance on human rights and its approach to counterterrorism. The findings indicate that, although the Taliban exercises effective control over Afghanistan, it will not be recognized by the international community until it adheres to principles such as human rights protection, countering international terrorism, and establishing an inclusive government.
Keywords : Human Rights, International law, International Terrorism, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Legitimacy, Recognition, Taliban.

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