Statements attributed to Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), indicate that the Taliban reject the latest United Nations Security Council sanctions on senior officials. Mujahid characterizes the measures as ineffective and a violation of individual rights, arguing that the sanctions infringe not only on the listed individuals but also on ordinary Afghans and the country's sovereignty. The remarks reflect ongoing tension between the IEA and the UN over accountability, humanitarian implications, and the legitimacy of external sanctions, while urging alternative approaches that respect Afghan autonomy.