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Taliban Cuts Ties with Afghan Embassies in Western Countries Over Alleged Loyalty to Former Government
The Taliban is severing ties with Afghan embassies in Western nations, accusing diplomats of allegiance to the former democratic government. This move leaves many embassy staff in a state of uncertainty, with some embassies struggling to function.
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by News Desk
2024-07-30
Taliban Cuts Ties with Afghan Embassies in Western Countries Over Alleged Loyalty to Former Government

The Taliban announced on Tuesday that it is severing ties with several Afghan embassies in Western countries, accusing the diplomats stationed there of remaining loyal to Afghanistan's former democratic government. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between the Taliban regime, which seized control of Kabul in August 2021, and the international community.

 

According to a statement from the Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the regime has repeatedly urged Afghan political and consular missions in European nations to engage with Kabul. However, the Taliban alleges that many of these missions have operated arbitrarily and in violation of established diplomatic principles.

 

The embassies affected by this decision include those in the UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Greece, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, and Australia. These diplomatic missions have faced significant challenges in recent years, including difficulties in paying staff and covering operational expenses, largely due to being cut off from financial support from Kabul.

 

The Taliban government has also stated that it will not be responsible for any passport or visa issues faced by Afghan staff abroad if they do not recognize the Taliban's legitimacy. This declaration has added to the uncertainty faced by many diplomats who remain in limbo, with some embassies in countries like Spain and the Netherlands beginning to engage with the Taliban government.

 

Despite the Taliban's efforts to establish new diplomatic relationships with countries such as Russia and China, the broader international community remains hesitant to recognize the regime. Many governments, alongside the United Nations, have expressed concerns over the Taliban's treatment of women and its overall approach to governance.

 

The current diplomatic standoff highlights the complex and precarious situation for Afghan embassies around the world, caught between a regime struggling for international legitimacy and a global community wary of engaging with it.
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