UN Invites Taliban to Doha Summit Amid Global Controversy

The upcoming conference in Qatar faces criticism for excluding Afghan women, raising concerns over human rights and legitimacy.

The Taliban view the UN invitation as a sign of their growing international significance.
Human rights groups criticize the exclusion of Afghan women from the talks.
The Doha meeting will address business, banking, and counternarcotics, linking these to women's rights.
UN officials defend the dialogue with the Taliban, citing the need for direct engagement.
The Taliban's participation remains unconfirmed, despite personal invitations.