Human rights and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan will be in focus at talks in Oslo between the Taliban, the West and members of Afghan civil society
Human rights and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where hunger threatens millions, will be in focus at talks opening between the Taliban, the West and members of Afghan civil society.
The hardline group was toppled in 2001 but swiftly stormed back to power in August as international troops began their final withdrawal. "But we must talk to the de facto authorities in the country. We cannot allow the political situation to lead to an even worse humanitarian disaster," Huitfeldt said.The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically since August.
Unemployment has skyrocketed and civil servants' salaries have not been paid for months in the country, already ravaged by several severe droughts.
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