“We hope to build positive momentum to safeguard the consular rights of Afghans residing abroad”

The EU Commission on Monday refused to respond if any of its own delegation would include female staffers in order to conform with male-only events - as per Taliban tradition.

The EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives for the first time since the group's return to power in Afghanistan. #EuropeNews

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