Taliban will be judged on deeds, says US, after 'candid and professional' talks
WASHINGTON — The United States (US) said on Sunday (Oct 10) that talks in the first face-to-face meeting between senior US and Taliban officials since the hard-line group retook power in Afghanistan in August were "candid and professional".
Taliban fighters (pictured) check commuters along a road in Kunduz on Oct 10, 2021. Since the group retook power in August, concerns over human rights and the meaningful participation of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society have been raised.
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WASHINGTON — The United States (US) said on Sunday (Oct 10) that talks in the first face-to-face meeting between senior US and Taliban officials since the hard-line group retook power in Afghanistan in August were "candid and professional".
But the US side reiterated that the Taliban would be judged on its actions, not only its words.
A State Department statement said the US delegation in the Doha talks focused on security and terrorism concerns and safe passage for US citizens, other foreign nationals and Afghans, as well as on human rights, including meaningful participation of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society.
It said the two sides also discussed provision by the United States of robust humanitarian assistance directly to the Afghan people. REUTERS
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