The Taliban canceled the inauguration ceremony of their newly formed interim government in Afghanistan after it was pushed against them by allies, reports say.
The Taliban have canceled the inauguration ceremony of their newly formed interim government. (AP photo)
The Taliban canceled the inauguration of their newly formed interim government in Afghanistan after being urged against it by allies, Russian news agency TASS reported on Friday.
According to unconfirmed reports, the inauguration ceremony was due to take place on September 11th, the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
“The inauguration ceremony of the new Afghan government was canceled a few days ago. In order not to further confuse people, the leadership of the Islamic Emirates announced the cabinet side and it has already started work,” said Inamullah Samangani, a member of the Afghan Culture Commission Government said on Twitter.
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The Taliban invited Russia, Iran, China, Qatar and Pakistan to the opening ceremony. However, Moscow has reportedly informed Qatar, the mediator of Western nations and the new Kabul government, that it would not attend the opening event if it were held on the 9/11 anniversary.
The US and its NATO allies also reportedly pressured the Qatari government to discourage the Taliban from holding an inauguration ceremony altogether, as it would come across as “inhuman”. The event could have further jeopardized the Taliban’s prospects for global recognition of their fledgling regime in Afghanistan, something the hardliner group is keen to secure.
The Taliban announced a transitional government in Afghanistan on Tuesday, which also includes important ministerial representatives. Despite their assurances of an inclusive government, the new cabinet is all male and will rule under the Taliban’s strict interpretation of Sharia law.
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