The militants are emerging from the shadows to cast themselves in a more moderate mould
A demonstrator burns a picture of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada during an anti-Taliban protest, in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2021. Picture: REUTERS/JOHANNA GERON
Now the militants are trying to recast themselves in a more moderate mould: promising amnesty for their enemies; vowing to build an inclusive government with various ethnic groups, keep terrorist groups off Afghan soil and allowing women to work within the bounds of Sharia law. Those are all among conditions for the US and its allies to recognise the group as the legitimate new rulers of Afghanistan.
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