Massoud & Resistance
Conference on the legacy of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the perils of international engagement with the Taliban, and assessing the global terrorism threat and its implications for Australia
From 15 August 2021, after retaking power in Afghanistan, the Taliban have maintained a
language of force and terror
against their political opponents and the diverse linguistic, sectarian and ethnic
communities of Afghanistan.
The Taliban argues that after
almost five decades of conflict in Afghanistan they have brought “security” to the
country, albeit, by force. Almost immediately, they started extrajudicial
persecution, summary execution of particular ethnic
groups, banned Secondary and Tertiary education for girls.
To discuss the status que in
Afghanistan and its implications on diaspora in Australia, we are holding a conference in Sydney on the
occasion of the 23rd anniversary of Ahmad Shah Massoud’s assassination.
The conference on Massoud & Resistance aims to bring
together global experts, policy
makers, diaspora activists, and stakeholders to commemorate Afghanistan’s National Hero, Ahmad Shah Massoud, discuss his legacy of resistance to international terrorism, and address pressing issues facing Afghanistan today.
The conference will provide a
platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration to promote peace, human rights, and a framework for Afghanistan.