Taliban request representation at the United Nations, kicking off credentials battle

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Afghanistan is currently represented at the UN by Ghulam Isaczai, an appointee of the country’s former democratic government, which crumbled under the Taliban’s advance last month. Rival requests by the Taliban and Isaczai are now being considered by UN’s credentials committee. The Taliban, who now govern Afghanistan, instructed the UN on Monday to replace Isaczai … Read more