The Taliban disavows some Afghan diplomatic missions abroad and rejects their consular services

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Tuesday disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying consular services provided by them are invalid and that people in these countries need to approach Taliban-controlled embassies and consulates instead. It’s the latest attempt by the Taliban to seize control over diplomatic missions staffed by the former Western-backed administration.

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