Massoud & Resistance Conference
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.