Germany's Diplomatic Stance: Monitoring Human Rights in Afghanistan

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that Germany is in technical contact only with the Taliban, focusing on human rights, especially for women and girls in Afghanistan. Germany remains concerned about humanitarian conditions and is considering direct agreements on deported Afghan migrants.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Berlin | Updated: 10-07-2025 17:33 IST | Created: 10-07-2025 17:33 IST
Germany's Diplomatic Stance: Monitoring Human Rights in Afghanistan
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On Thursday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul clarified that Berlin maintains only technical communication with the Taliban's de facto government in Afghanistan, emphasizing that its primary focus remains the human rights situation.

Wadephul, speaking in Vienna, expressed serious concerns about human rights and humanitarian issues, particularly the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. He reiterated Germany's commitment to addressing these concerns with the Taliban.

Earlier, Germany's interior minister discussed the possibility of negotiating a direct agreement with the Taliban regarding the reception of Afghan migrants deported from Germany.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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