German foreign minister expresses concern about human rights under Taliban
'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.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
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.
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