Taliban reject international criticism, claim ‘General Amnesty’ policy reunited Afghans

The Taliban are pushing back against persistent global criticism of their Islamic governance in Afghanistan, claiming their policies, including a general amnesty, have promoted national reconciliation and put the war-torn country on the path to stability.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief Taliban spokesman, Wednesday posted a 40-minute promotional video documentary on social media, showcasing some of the decrees and touting their “good” outcomes more than two years into their male-only government, known as the Islamic Emirate.

Mujahid’s social media post came a day after a senior U.N. diplomat renewed allegations the Taliban’s “repressive policies and practices” were responsible for a deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan.