Date: June 27, 2024

In Vienna, discussions have intensified under the auspices of the Austrian Institute for International Politics (OIIP) as part of the fourth meeting in the “Vienna Process.” This meeting has brought together Afghan organizations and activists from around the world to deliberate on establishing a democratic framework for Afghanistan, currently under Taliban control. The participants urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to facilitate dialogue involving the Taliban, political groups, and civil society. They also criticized the Doha Process for exclusively permitting Taliban participation, sidelining other crucial voices from the Afghan community. The conference in Vienna aims to create inclusive solutions that consider all ethnic groups and particularly focus on the inclusion of women, who have been significantly marginalized under the Taliban regime.