Canadian Minister for Women and Gender Equality and the Economic Development of Countryside Maryam Monsife called representatives of the Radical Movement “Taliban” (prohibited in the Russian Federation) by brothers. She expressed his opinion during a virtual press conference in the middle of August 25, her TASS quotes it.
It is noted that Montsef was born in Iran, and grew up in Afghanistan.
“I want to use this opportunity to talk to our brothers, Taliban. We urge you to provide a safe and guaranteed departure of any person from Afghanistan. We urge you to immediately stop violence, genocide, killing women, infrastructure destruction, including historical buildings, “said Canadian minister.
later Montsef explained his words by the “cultural context”. “Taliban” is a terrorist organization, but at the same time they argue that they are Muslims, “she noted. The minister added that the liberal government of Justin’s Prime Minister Trudeo does not support radical movement.
On August 24, the UN reported that the radical group will recruit children, execute civilians and limits the rights of women. It is argued that the Taliban is conducting extrajudicial reprisals over former members of the National Safety Forces of Afghanistan, deprives women of the right to free movement and prohibits girls to attend schools.
On August 15, the Taliban movement militants (a terrorist organization forbidden in Russia) entered Kabul and declared full control over the territory of Afghanistan. They also announced that soon the creation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was proclaimed.