The staff of the consulate Afghanistan Bonn resigned this week, in protest of Germany’s decision to accept the credentials of two diplomats, appointed by the Taliban government.
Only Russia has so far recognized the Taliban government, which seized power in August 2021 during the chaotic withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.
When the Berlin He decided to accept the two diplomats in July, government spokesman Stefan Cornelius said this was done after contacts with the Afghan authorities on the expulsion of convicted Afghan nationals back in their country. The deportations resumed in August 2024.
The two new diplomats will help coordinate expulsion flights, the spokesman said, as Germany is trying to suppress immigration, a issue that has prompted many voters to turn to the far right.
The temporary consul of Afghanistan in Bonn, Hamid Nagialai Cambiri, in a video posted on his website, announced the massive resignation of employees. “Since the Taliban government is not legal and because they are breaking the rights of the Afghan people extensively, this decision is unacceptable and is a serious threat to the security of sensitive documents and information of (Afghan) citizens,” he said.
THE Cabrot He explained that all the documents, equipment and other assets of the consulate will be delivered to the German Foreign Ministry.
“We still hope that we will soon see a free Afghanistan resulting from the will of their people,” he added.
About 442,000 Afghans live in Germany. Russia has recognized the Afghan government in July, while China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Pakistan have appointed ambassadors to Kabul, taking a step towards recognizing the Taliban.
Source :Skai
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