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German foreign minister expresses concern about human rights under Taliban

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Posted on July 10, 2025

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BERLIN (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Thursday that Berlin was only in technical contact with representatives of the Taliban's de facto government in Afghanistan, nothing

German Foreign Minister Raises Alarm on Human Rights in Afghanistan

BERLIN (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Thursday that Berlin was only in technical contact with representatives of the Taliban's de facto government in Afghanistan, nothing more, and would continue to monitor the human rights situation there.

"There are serious concerns about the humanitarian situation there, the human rights situation in Afghanistan, and particularly the situation of women and girls, and we, as the federal government, will continue to make these clear to the Taliban's de facto regime," said Wadephul in Vienna.

Germany's interior minister had said earlier this month that he wants to negotiate a direct agreement with the Taliban on receiving Afghan migrants deported from Germany.

(Reporting by Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig Burger)

Key Takeaways

  • German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expresses concern over human rights in Afghanistan.
  • Germany maintains only technical contact with the Taliban.
  • Focus on the humanitarian situation, especially for women and girls.
  • Germany plans to keep addressing these issues with the Taliban.
  • Germany's interior minister seeks direct agreement on Afghan migrants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the German Foreign Minister express concern about?
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed serious concerns about the humanitarian and human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly regarding women and girls.
What type of contact does Germany have with the Taliban?
Germany is only in technical contact with representatives of the Taliban's de facto government in Afghanistan.
What agreement is Germany's interior minister seeking?
Germany's interior minister is looking to negotiate a direct agreement with the Taliban regarding the reception of Afghan migrants deported from Germany.

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