Iran To Not Recognise Taliban Until All Ethnic Groups Are Included
Iran will not recognise the new Taliban government (Islamic Emirate) if it doesn't include all ethnic groups in the government, said Iranian Ambassador Bahadur Aminian, on January 2. ''We benevolently call on the Taliban rulers to form an inclusive government,'' added Aminian. However, the Taliban has stated that their government is based on its own national interests and that Iran is trying to interfere in Afghan affairs.
Tags: Iran, Taliban, inclusive government, Islamic Emirate, Tehran
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Taliban Prohibits Use Of Foreign Currency In Afghanistan; Announces Punishment
Taliban declared total ban on usage of foreign currency in the nation and threatened to punish anybody who violates the rule. In Afghanistan's marketplaces, US dollar is the most widely used means of exchange. Furthermore, US, World Bank, and IMF have restricted Afghanistan's access to more than USD 9.5 billion since the Taliban takeover. "The Islamic Emirate (Taliban) instructs all citizens to conduct all transactions in Afghanis," Taliban… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, Foreign Currency, Islamic Emirate, US Dollar
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