Afghan Shia Leaders Meet Taliban Minister Amid Concerns Over Empty Promises

Afghan Shia Leaders Meet Taliban Minister Amid Concerns Over Empty Promises
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A delegation of Shia and Hazara religious scholars and community leaders met with the Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation to discuss the plight of earthquake survivors and the hardships facing Afghan refugees.

According to Shia Waves Persian, the talks also addressed broader security and social challenges confronting the Hazara and Shia communities. The minister pledged that the Taliban government would work to improve conditions for refugees and respond to the concerns of the Shia population.

However, critics argue that such statements echo past promises that have lacked any meaningful follow-up. They warn that repeated assurances without implementation risk further eroding public trust.

Afghanistan’s Shia community has consistently called for concrete measures to ensure security, political participation, and an end to discrimination. Experts caution that neglecting these demands could heighten dissatisfaction and fuel social unrest.

Civil society activists have urged the international community to monitor the Taliban’s commitments and help guarantee the protection of minority rights in Afghanistan.