Moscow (TDI): Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill in the State Duma seeking to temporarily remove certain organizations, including Afghan Taliban, from the country’s list of banned groups.
The proposed legislation aims to address a legal shortcoming that currently prevents the suspension of bans on prohibited organizations.
The bill allows for a temporary suspension of a ban through a court decision, based on an application from the Prosecutor General or their deputy.
The suspension would require evidence demonstrating that the organization has ceased activities linked to promoting, justifying, or supporting terrorism since being blacklisted.
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The development follows a meeting between Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund.
Shoigu highlighted Russia’s intent to enhance bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan, signaling plans to potentially remove the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the blacklist as part of efforts to bolster political and economic relations.
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Akhund, who oversees economic matters in the Taliban-led government, reiterated Afghanistan’s willingness to contribute to the “North-South” economic corridor and strengthen regional economic ties.
Should the bill be passed and implemented through a court decision, necessary adjustments will be made to Russia’s list of terrorist organizations.
