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A coalition of Afghan women activists and protesters has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to annul the 2020 U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, labeling it the root cause of Afghanistan’s ongoing humanitarian and political turmoil.
In an open letter, the women denounced the Doha accord for failing to achieve peace and stability, instead describing its aftermath as “catastrophic” for Afghanistan and the world.
“Following this agreement and the Taliban’s return to power, women and girls faced systematic oppression, minorities were targeted, and crimes such as forced displacements, war atrocities, and narcotics trafficking flourished,” the letter stated. The activists further accused the Taliban of undermining media freedom and civil institutions.
The landmark deal, signed on February 29, 2020, facilitated the U.S. military withdrawal after two decades of conflict but is widely criticized for enabling the Taliban’s swift takeover. According to the activists, it fueled a migration crisis, empowered global terrorism, and destabilized the region while eroding women’s rights.
Appealing to Trump, the letter read, “Your support for Afghanistan’s people, especially women and girls oppressed by the Taliban, could change this country’s future.”
Since reclaiming power, the Taliban have enforced harsh restrictions on women, banning education, employment, and basic freedoms, prompting international condemnation.
Critics, including U.S. lawmakers, argue the agreement emboldened the Taliban and undermined Afghanistan’s stability. The letter reignites global debate on the consequences of the U.S. withdrawal and the deteriorating state of human rights in Afghanistan.
