Considering they just retook Afghanistan, it’s only natural that the Taliban would have some thoughts on the current situation. So it makes perfect sense for them to hold a news conference.
#Taliban media briefing in Kabul about to get underway. pic.twitter.com/jEcB3WJvAY
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
For the first time #Taliban spokesman @Zabehulah_M33 on camera before international media. pic.twitter.com/R9TjG6PUHD
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
Surreal to be watching a Taliban news conference pic.twitter.com/EkiB2A2eDi
— John Haltiwanger (@jchaltiwanger) August 17, 2021
It is kind of surreal, isn’t it?
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Surreal to be watching any news conference where questions are being taken. https://t.co/IIXg42F3BE
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) August 17, 2021
Right?
https://twitter.com/ZaidJilani/status/1427649209487040515
The Taliban have now given two news conferences before Biden has taken a single question. https://t.co/EaZQD2vCXJ
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) August 17, 2021
Well, since they’re kind enough to take questions, let’s hear what they’ve got to say:
The "Islamic Emirate" of #Afghanistan holds no grudges against anyone, according to @Zabehulah_M33. pic.twitter.com/zZ2aHfPt92
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
Based on #Taliban leaders' orders, everyone is pardoned, adds @Zabehulah_M33.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
"We don't want any internal or external enemies," says @Zabehulah_M33.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
Security of foreign embassies in Kabul is important, according to @Zabehulah_M33.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
At his first media briefing in Kabul, @Zabehulah_M33 tells reporters that rules will be applied that match the values of the Afghan people and other countries should respect that. pic.twitter.com/U0UQmS1oGd
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
And speaking of respect:
Rights of women in #Afghanistan will be respected within Sharia law, explains @Zabehulah_M33.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
Taliban: we are committed to the rights of women *within the framework of Sharia*
— Golnar Motevalli (@golnarM) August 17, 2021
First question from Taliban to Al Jazeera female reporter asking about women's rights. Zabiullah Mujahid says women have rights as long as they follow sharia law pic.twitter.com/6xzD3xzZsk
— Yalda Hakim (@BBCYaldaHakim) August 17, 2021
Our women are Muslims and they'll be happy to live within Sharia law, adds @Zabehulah_M33. pic.twitter.com/79hAF6b71t
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
We’re legitimately impressed that the Taliban know what women are thinking when they can’t see their faces and women aren’t allowed to have opinions.
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— Ahmed Al Asliken (@assliken) August 17, 2021
— Javier Vasquez (@JavierVasquez85) August 17, 2021
I'm sure you can have @IlhanMN explain exactly what this all means for the women of Afghanistan
— Ahmed Al Asliken (@assliken) August 17, 2021
Good idea.
So women have equal representation in court? Girls and women won’t be taken against their will as jihadi brides? They will be allowed to leave their homes alone? What hogwash. https://t.co/fxQKCtOEXM
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 17, 2021
“As long as they follow sharia”
So none. https://t.co/AnNfA6bsD3
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 17, 2021
Coming up… Taliban CRT training and Pride Month! https://t.co/HDc4vIxGx0
— Bruce In Key West (@BCinKW) August 17, 2021
It’s gonna be great, you’ll see! We’ve got nothing to worry about. Nobody has anything to worry about.
No one from the US or international community will be harmed, promises @Zabehulah_M33.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 17, 2021
