The Taliban* has already named the key ministers in Afghanistan’s new cabinet after a rapid takeover of the country, but Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the group, has told the Global Times that other Afghan politicians, who are not part of the movement, might have the chance to take high-ranking jobs in the new government.
According to Shaheen, the Taliban is in talks with a number of politicians, since the group believes "in the inclusiveness of the government". The formal government may be set up this month or next month, according to the official.
The Taliban hopes to invite high-level delegations from other countries including China to visit Afghanistan once all relevant issues are settled, Shaheen added.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan Ambassador to the United Nations Ghulam Isaczai said there are eyewitness accounts of the Taliban committing atrocities and human rights violations in Afghanistan. Isaczai urged the UN not to recognise the caretaker government formed by the Taliban which ousted the democratically elected government in the country.
*The Taliban is a terrorist organisation banned in Russia and many other countries.
