Taliban Rejects Diplomatic Documents from Former Regime

The Taliban announced it will not honor passports, visas, and other documents issued by Afghan diplomats aligned with the previous Western-backed government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared that such documents from several countries, including the UK, Germany, and France, are invalid, urging affected individuals to use Taliban-controlled embassies instead.

The Taliban on Tuesday declared that passports, visas, and other documents issued by former Afghan diplomats abroad would no longer be honored. This move affects diplomatic missions in the UK, Germany, Belgium, and other nations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it bears no responsibility for these documents and urged Afghan nationals and foreigners alike to seek consular services from Taliban-controlled embassies.

People needing assistance are advised to contact the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's political and consular missions in countries other than those mentioned in the statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)