International criticism of the Taliban government continues, which contradicts what the movement previously announced that it intends to form an inclusive government. Today, Wednesday, the European Union announced that the Afghan government formed by the Taliban is not comprehensive.
European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said that the Commission is closely following the behavior of the Taliban government before any dialogue with it.
He also announced the suspension of development aid to Afghanistan pending the Taliban government’s commitment to its commitments. Before the Taliban announced the formation of its government, the Director of Asia and the Pacific Affairs at the European Commission, Gunnar Wigand, said that the European Union would not rush to officially recognize the movement as the new ruler of Afghanistan, but it would need to deal with it, indicating that official relations with the Taliban will only be achieved. If the movement fulfills specific conditions, including respect for human rights.
Specific conditions
He added that the Commission aims to secure 300 million euros in funding this year and next. To pave the way for the resettlement of about 30,000 Afghans.
The European official said that formal relations with the Taliban would not be achieved. Unless the movement meets specific conditions, including respect for human rights and unrestricted access for aid workers.
Close to the Taliban only!
For its part, Washington expressed its concern about the government that the movement announced its formation. State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday that Washington notes that the list of announced names consists exclusively of individuals who belong to the Taliban or close partners with them, but does not include any women.
He also added that the US administration will judge the
It is noteworthy that the spokesman for the movement, Zabihullah Mujahid, announced during a press conference held yesterday, Tuesday, the names of the members of the government, pointing out that Hassan Akhund was appointed as acting Prime Minister, and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar as Acting Deputy Prime Minister.
