During a press briefing, Matthew Miller from the US Department of State said that the detention of American citizens in Afghanistan is an obstacle to positive engagement with the Taliban. Miller’s remarks came in the context of inquiries regarding the potential exchange of an American prisoner with the Taliban. He reiterated the US stance, emphasizing […]
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During a press briefing, Matthew Miller from the US Department of State said that the detention of American citizens in Afghanistan is an obstacle to positive engagement with the Taliban.
Miller’s remarks came in the context of inquiries regarding the potential exchange of an American prisoner with the Taliban. He reiterated the US stance, emphasizing that American officials have been clear in their demands for the unconditional release of American citizens during discussions with representatives of the Taliban. This stance signals the US’s firm position on the rights and safety of its nationals, even as broader negotiations continue.
The spokesperson, however, remained tight-lipped about the fate of American military aircraft that were relocated to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan following the collapse of the Afghan government in August 2021.
This silence on such matters points to the delicate and possibly contentious issues still at play between the US and the region’s new power brokers.
Meanwhile, the Doha deal, brokered between the US and the Taliban, aimed at ending the long-standing conflict in Afghanistan, has had profound implications for the country’s future and its international relations. Under this deal, the US agreed to withdraw its troops, while the Taliban pledged to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a base for terrorism against the US and its allies.
However, the Taliban’s adherence to the Doha Deal has been subject of intense scrutiny. Critics argue that the group’s actions since assuming power have not fully aligned with the spirit of the agreement, particularly concerning human rights and anti-terrorism commitments. This discrepancy raises questions about the Taliban’s reliability as a partner in peace and their broader intentions toward international norms and agreements.
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