The Taliban - which took over Afghanistan as the US, UK, and their allies retreated from the country in 2021 - is not formally recognised by the UN and the international community due to its restrictions on the basic rights of citizens, particularly women.
Sir Keir Starmer has 'no plans' to meet with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, Downing Street said. The militant group confirmed on Sunday that it will be sending delegates to the UN-led conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, which took place as the US, UK, and their allies retreated from the country.
Afghanistan is one of the world's most affected nations, with flash flooding killing over 300 people in March this year. Matuil Haq Khalis, who is head of the country's environment protection agency, told The Associated Press that Afghanistan needs the world's support to deal with its extreme weather, including erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts. He added that the Afghan delegation was grateful to the Azerbaijan government for inviting them to the climate talks.
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