Afghanistan, May 14 -- Rights activists criticize the UN's 'Mosaic' plan, saying it lacks public mandate and undermines legal and moral legitimacy in Afghanistan.

A coalition of human rights activists has issued a strong statement condemning the United Nations' proposed "Mosaic" political plan for Afghanistan. The activists argue that the plan effectively grants legitimacy to the Taliban, a group widely accused of human rights abuses.

The statement, released on Monday, May 12, 2025, comes in response to efforts by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the broader United Nations to advance the Mosaic initiative. The coalition claims this political process is being shaped not by the will of the Afghanistan people, but by acto...