A German delegation negotiated with high-ranking Taliban representatives in Qatar about safe exit options for people in Afghanistan, “for whom Germany has a special responsibility”. The Foreign Office announced on Monday.
During the talks in Doha, the “observance of human and, in particular, women’s rights, the inclusive organization of the political and social process as well as issues of security and the terrorist threat emanating from Afghan soil” had also been discussed. The delegation had again emphasized that “with a view to future engagement, the German government will measure the Taliban by their deeds and not by their words”.
The militant Islamist Taliban had conquered large parts of the country after the withdrawal of the international NATO troops. On August 15 they entered the capital Kabul without a fight and have been ruling ever since.
Your government is facing numerous problems. A serious humanitarian crisis is looming, the UN sees the economy on the verge of collapse. A drought in the country and the upcoming winter with rising fuel prices exacerbated the situation.
At the weekend, for the first time since the seizure of power, the USA also had personal talks with representatives of the Taliban. The meeting focused on security and terrorism issues, including the safe exit of US citizens, other foreign nationals and Afghan local staff, the US said. According to a statement released by the Taliban on Monday at the meeting, US officials said they would provide humanitarian aid to Afghans and support the work of humanitarian organizations. (dpa)
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