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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1433 

Condemning the Taliban as a terrorist organization and supporting the Vienna 

Process as a platform for anti-Taliban political opposition. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 

Mr. BURCHETT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Condemning the Taliban as a terrorist organization and supporting the Vienna Process as a platform for antiTaliban political opposition. 

Whereas the Taliban, having seized control of Afghanistan in 

August 2021, has engaged in a systematic campaign of 

violence, repression, and terror, undermining the fundamental rights of the Afghan people and violating international norms, while also harboring foreign terrorist organizations and providing them with a safe haven to operate, further destabilizing the region and posing a threat 

to global security; 

Whereas the Taliban’s actions, which include the persecution 

of women and girls, the suppression of free speech, and 

the targeting of ethnic and religious minorities, exemplify 

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rant unequivocal condemnation by the international community; 

Whereas, in light of the Taliban’s continued acts of terrorism 

and oppression, it is imperative that the United States 

reaffirms its commitment to promoting democratic governance and human rights in Afghanistan, as well as supporting those who oppose the Taliban’s authoritarian 

rule; 

Whereas the Vienna Process, an inclusive political dialogue 

platform established in Vienna, Austria, serves as a beacon of hope for all anti-Taliban opposition groups, fostering a united front against the Taliban’s oppressive regime; 

Whereas the Vienna Process promotes collaboration and 

inclusivity, bringing together diverse factions, including 

former government officials, civil society representatives, 

and various ethnic groups, ensuring that all voices within 

Afghanistan’s opposition are heard and represented; 

Whereas the Vienna Process has emerged with an emphasis 

on inclusivity and comprehensive representation of the 

Afghan populace, thereby enhancing the legitimacy and 

effectiveness of efforts to establish a democratic and accountable governance structure in Afghanistan; 

Whereas the Vienna Process embodies a commitment to 

peaceful negotiation and conflict resolution, providing an 

alternative to the Taliban’s violent tactics and fostering 

an environment where dialogue can flourish; 

Whereas the Vienna Process is endorsed by Vets4NRF, an 

organization of United States veterans that supports all 

anti-Taliban movements, including the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Massoud, and 


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the Afghanistan Green Trend, led by Amrullah Saleh, 

within the United States, with the aim of improving the 

relationship between Afghanistan and the United States; 

Whereas the United States dedicated over 20 years to supporting democracy and strengthening the rule of law in 

Afghanistan through diplomatic and military efforts; and 

Whereas the United States and veterans of the Global War 

on Terrorism, and their families, who sacrificed greatly 

in this 20-year war in the name of protecting the United 

States from terrorism by strengthening Afghanistan’s 

freedom, remain committed to supporting the people of 

Afghanistan in their ongoing struggle for freedom: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) condemns the Taliban as a terrorist organi3 zation for its ongoing violent and oppressive actions 

4 against the people of Afghanistan and its blatant 

5 disregard for human rights and international law, as 

6 well as its support for international terrorist organi7 zations; 

8 (2) supports the Vienna Process as a crucial 

9 platform for uniting all anti-Taliban political opposi10 tion groups, emphasizing the importance of 

11 inclusivity and representation in the pursuit of a 

12 democratic future for Afghanistan; 

13 (3) encourages continued international engage14 ment with the Vienna Process and its stakeholders, 

15 recognizing its potential to forge a united front 


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1 against the Taliban and create pathways for sustain2 able peace and stability in Afghanistan; 

3 (4) calls on the United States Government to 

4 actively participate in and support the Vienna Proc5 ess, ensuring that the voices of the people of Af6 ghanistan are prioritized in any future negotiations 

7 regarding the governance of Afghanistan; 

8 (5) reiterates the importance of standing in sol9 idarity with the people of Afghanistan, particularly 

10 those who have been marginalized and oppressed 

11 under the Taliban regime, and affirms the commit12 ment to uphold human rights and democratic prin13 ciples in all diplomatic efforts; and 

14 (6) respectively requests that the Clerk of the 

15 House of Representatives transmit a copy of this 

16 resolution to the Secretary of State and to the 

17 United Nations, urging them to support the aims of 

18 the Vienna Process in fostering a democratic Af19 ghanistan free from the tyranny of the Taliban. 

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