Mohaqiq said the gathering, scheduled for Aug. 25–26, is a political and civic event largely organized by Afghan women activists..

Some politicians say that with this move, the Taliban leader has closed the door to engagement with the world.

The dam is located about 25 kilometers northeast of Herat city, in Karukh district. Taliban Minister of Energy and Water.

“Both sides to the agreement deliberately ignored their binding commitments,” Atmar said.

Haqqani told Radio Hurriyat that one day before the fall of Nimroz province in August 2021, Akhundzada met with Taliban.