Controversial Statements by Zala Zazi; Why Some Pashtun Women Defend the Taliban.
Zala Zazi, a military activist, said that in his view the majority of Pashtuns, both men and women, support the Taliban due to ethnic affiliations.
He emphasized that while Pashtun women inside Afghanistan live under severe restrictions, some active Pashtun women abroad openly defend the Taliban. This stance has sparked widespread reactions.
Among them, Diwa Patang is highlighted as a well-known figure. Reports say she lives in London and despite appearing in public without a hijab, she openly supports the Taliban on social media.
This stark contradiction between personal lifestyle and political stance has triggered intense debates among social media users.
Critics argue that support from certain Pashtun women for the Taliban reflects clear ethnic favoritism. They warn that continuation of such positions may deepen social divisions.
The role of ethnicity in Afghanistan’s political developments remains one of the most contentious issues in the country’s social and intellectual discourse.
