Lessons Learnt from Humanitarian Negotiations with the Taliban, 1996- 2001

Author(s)
Kelly, L.
Publication language
English
Pages
15pp
Date published
17 Sep 2021
Publisher
K4D Helpdesk
Type
Lessons papers
Keywords
Conflict, violence & peace, Working in conflict setting, National & regional actors

This rapid literature review finds that humanitarian actors responded in a variety of ways to Taliban actions limiting principled aid in the country during the period of their rule (1996-2001). The report is focused on the findings around humanitarian negotiation and the strategy of humanitarian actors in response to Taliban policies limiting women's ability to work for humanitarian organisations or access services. The findings are not intended to imply parallels with the current situation in Afghanistan.