U.N. doesn't engage in recognition of governments, says its deputy spokesman on Taliban's new government
The Hindu
The interim government is led by Mullah Akhund, with key roles being shared by high-profile members of the militant group, including a specially designated global terrorist as the interior minister
As the Taliban announced a hardline interim government in Afghanistan, a spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations does not engage in recognition of governments and reiterated that only a negotiated and inclusive settlement will bring sustainable peace to the conflict-torn country. The Taliban on September 7 unveiled a hardline interim government led by , with key roles being shared by high-profile members of the insurgent group, including a specially designated global terrorist of the dreaded Haqqani Network as the interior minister. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be Akhund's deputy in the "new Islamic government”.
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