The Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan welcomes with profound appreciation the recent passage of the bill by the United States House of Representatives to halt financial assistance to the Taliban group. This bold and principled measure is recognized as a significant and commendable step toward standing in solidarity with the oppressed people of Afghanistan and confronting an extremist group responsible for systematic oppression, terrorism, and gross human rights violations.
The approval of this legislation—achieved after more than a year of advocacy and deliberation—reflects a growing awareness among U.S. lawmakers of the grim realities in Afghanistan and their recognition of the voices of millions of Afghanistan citizens suffering under the weight of discrimination, repression, poverty, and injustice. However, the Council believes that this is only a necessary beginning, not an end.
Firm in its commitment to democracy, social justice, and equal rights for all, particularly women and marginalized communities, the Supreme Council views this development as a turning point in the U.S. policy approach to the Afghanistan crisis. It represents a hopeful beginning for renewed engagement that prioritizes the people of Afghanistan’s legitimate aspirations for freedom, dignity, and inclusive governance. The Council hopes that in the next step, economic and political sanctions will be imposed on the leaders of the Taliban group and their financial supporters, and the members of this group will be restricted.
In this context, the Council calls upon the international community, humanitarian organizations, donor countries, and human rights institutions to ensure that all humanitarian and development assistance destined for Afghanistan reaches its intended beneficiaries through transparent, accountable, and Taliban-free channels. This is vital for addressing the dire needs of millions deprived of basic healthcare, education, and livelihood services.
The Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy, equality, and resistance against extremism. It remains resolute in its efforts to free the country from the grip of the Taliban and other terrorist groups. Given the deepening humanitarian crisis—especially the suffocating conditions faced by women—the Council urges all nations, international actors, and conscientious individuals to stand with the people of Afghanistan in their quest for democracy, justice, and a future grounded in human rights and self-determination.