The Taliban say they are committed to the peace process and want a "true Islamic system."

The Taliban say they are committed to the peace process and want a "true Islamic system."

KABUL: The Taliban on Sunday said they were committed to peace talks, adding that they wanted a "true Islamic system" in Afghanistan that would provide for women's rights following cultural traditions and religious law.

The statement came amid slow progress in talks between hardline groups and Afghan government representatives in Qatar and a dramatic escalation of violence across the country before the withdrawal of foreign troops by September 11.

Officials have expressed concern over the stalled talks, saying the Taliban have not yet come up with a written piece proposal that could be used as a starting point for concrete talks.

In a statement, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of the Taliban's political office, said: "We understand that the world and the Afghan people have questions and questions about the formation of the system that will be established after the withdrawal of foreign forces." The best speech was made during the talks in Doha.

"A true Islamic system is the best way to solve all the problems of Afghans," he said. "Our overwhelming participation in the negotiations and our support for it is a clear indication that we believe in resolving issues through (mutual) understanding."

He added that women and minorities would be protected and diplomats and NGO workers would be able to work safely.

"We practice our religion in the light of the principles of the glorious religion of Islam and the great traditions of Afghan society, as a commitment to accommodate all the rights of our country's citizens, men, and women," he said. Yes, "he said. He added that facilities would be provided for women to work and study.

It was unclear whether the Taliban would allow women to play a public role and whether workplaces and schools would be segregated. A spokesman for the group did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In May, US intelligence analysts released a review showing that if the group gained national power, the Taliban would have "far behind" progress on Afghan women's rights.

Before the US-led invasion in 2001, the Taliban had imposed a strict version of Islamic rule, barring girls from going to school and women from working outside the home, and publicly without male relatives. This included forbidding to stay.