The way out of the Afghanistan crisis
To get out of the Afghanistan crisis, there is a need for a multilateral and coordinated approach from the government, the international community and non-governmental organizations. Some of the suggested measures include the following:
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Political talks and national reconciliation: Creating an atmosphere of dialogue and reconciliation between the Taliban and other Afghan groups and ethnic groups to form an inclusive government that represents all sections of society.
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Humanitarian aid: Increasing international humanitarian aid to meet people’s basic needs, including food, medicine and housing.
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Strengthening the economy: investing in economic infrastructure and creating job opportunities through development projects and supporting small and medium businesses.
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Improving the educational system: reopening schools and providing access to education for all children, especially girls, and improving the quality of education.
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Supporting human rights: Monitoring the human rights situation and putting pressure on the Taliban to respect human rights, especially the rights of women and girls.
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Strengthening security: effective fight against terrorist groups such as ISIS and creating an efficient and professional security force that can guarantee internal security.
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International Cooperation: Strengthening international and regional cooperation to resolve the Afghanistan crisis and attract financial and technical support from the international community.
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Participation of civil society: encouraging the active participation of civil society and non-governmental organizations in development and decision-making processes.
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Protecting the environment: implementing natural resource management projects and improving the environmental situation to deal with problems such as water shortage and air pollution.
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Attention to refugees and immigrants: Support internally displaced people and Afghan immigrants and create suitable conditions for their safe and stable return to the country.
These measures require the cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders so that Afghanistan can move towards stability, security and sustainable development.
Can we get out of this crisis soon?
Getting out of the Afghanistan crisis in the short term has many challenges, but it is possible with everyone’s cooperation and commitment. Some factors that can help this process include:
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Increasing international aid: The international community should provide more financial and humanitarian aid to meet urgent humanitarian needs and strengthen economic infrastructure.
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Constructive interaction with the Taliban: Governments and international organizations should engage in constructive interaction with the Taliban to encourage them to respect human rights, women’s rights and create an inclusive government.
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Supporting education and health: Focusing on improving the state of education and health with the cooperation of international organizations and non-governmental organizations can have positive effects on society.
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Consolidation of security: Efforts to establish internal security and effective fight against terrorist and criminal groups can help to establish stability.
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Supporting civil society: Strengthening civil society and supporting local organizations that work in the field of human rights, education, health and development can help promote positive changes.
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Economic reforms: The implementation of economic reform programs can help to create job opportunities and improve the economic situation.
In spite of these challenges, continuous cooperation and coordinated efforts can gradually help Afghanistan get out of the current crisis. Paying attention to people’s needs, respecting human rights and creating an environment for dialogue and compromise are among the key factors in this direction.