The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) sees the recent developments in Afghanistan as a major loss of face for the coalition led by US Imperialism active in the geo-politics of the region for several decades. Developments in the aftermath of withdrawal of American forces have resulted in the rapid takeover almost of the entire country by the Taliban, a regressive and socially conservative political force. The Taliban has declared an ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ and given the assurance that women’s rights will be respected, but only within the framework of the Shariat law.
