Afghanistan’s Embassy in⁤ the UK Closed, According to French Media

Published: 2024-09-28 07:25,⁣ Updated: ⁢2024-09-28 07:26

Reference News Network reported on ‌September 27 ⁣that⁤ the Afghan Embassy⁣ in London was closed on the 27th. ⁢This development comes after Taliban authorities severed⁢ ties with diplomatic missions established by the previous government in Kabul and dismissed British staff ⁣at the embassy.

A ‌notice on ‌the door of the consular‌ office stated, ​”The Embassy‍ of the Islamic Republic ⁢of‍ Afghanistan is closed.” Despite the closure, the flag remained flying.⁣ Earlier this ⁢month, Afghan ambassador to the UK, Zalmay Rasool, ​announced on social⁣ platforms that the embassy would ⁣be closed⁤ on September ‍27 ⁢”at⁢ the formal⁢ request of the host country.”

The British Foreign ⁢Office denied any involvement in the closure of the Afghan embassy. A spokesman stated, ⁣”This decision was not made by the ⁤British government. The Afghan government decided to ⁤close the country’s embassy in​ London and lay off its⁢ staff.”

The closure ⁣of the embassy marks a ⁤significant development in⁢ the diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and the UK. ‌The Taliban’s decision to sever ties with diplomatic missions established ⁢by⁣ the previous government has raised concerns about the future of Afghanistan’s ⁢international relations.

Compiled by Qing Songzhu