3 hours agoTaliban call Washington for diplomatic presence in Kabul
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)The Taliban have urged the US to hold a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan after its withdrawal, scheduled on August 31st, but Washington has not yet made a decision, US officials announced. According to these officials, leaders of the Islamic movement, who took power in Kabul in mid-August, want the countries [...]
According to these officials, leaders of the Islamic movement, who took power in Kabul in mid-August, want other countries to keep their embassies open after 31 August, including the US.
However, the US Army will leave forever on Tuesday and, as a result, will no longer be able to ensure the safety of diplomats President Joe Biden would seek to stay in the country.
In these conditions and while Washington is still far from recognising a future government led by Taliban, can an American diplomatic presence be maintained?
“Debat is continuing within the Biden” administration, officials said.
They assured that a decision may be announced early next week - just before the American attraction ends.
