IRIN, 20 November 2014
In an article about NGOs and humanitarian organisations that are in contact with the Taleban to safeguard their activities, AAN’s Thomas Ruttig is quoted twice. First, he pointed out that even then the Taliban might have drawn a distinction in their wording between “those that came with [the foreign troops] and those who were already there who were sometimes allowed [to continue their work].”
Secondly, he expressed his opinion about a political solution including the Taleban and what NGOs contacts can contribute:
Trust is still developing and the number of organizations that can operate easily in Taliban areas remains relatively few, but at least aid agencies are taking on the challenge. This could help, Ruttig said, foster a wider political understanding.
“There are a lot of humanitarian and development actors who are forced to work with the Taliban in the areas where they work,” he said. “This can be good because it is also an interaction, which might contribute to change and improve mutual understanding.”
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This article was last updated on 9 Mar 2020
