A UK envoy met with Taliban officials in Kabul to discuss safe return of British nationals

A British envoy attended meetings with Taliban officials on Tuesday to discuss the return of British nationals, the humanitarian crisis, treatment of minorities and women’s rights. The talks mark the first open contact between Western officials and the new Taliban government.

First UK delegation has travelled to Afghanistan to hold talks with the Taliban since the UK withdrawal & Taliban takeover, a UK government spokesperson says.

A top British envoy held talks with senior Taliban officials in Kabul on Tuesday — the first since foreign forces evacuated from Afghanistan — as the country’s new masters seek a path out of international isolation.

What people are saying?

Frank Shetler The Taliban wanted to take over Afghanistan with zero plan for the people.. Afghanistan is their problem now.They’re forcing the country back into the dark ages. Why would anyone help them?

Birgitte If will prevent terrorism he should put enormous pressure on Taliban and tell them to let girls and women go on with their education after international standards.

Andrew Personally I think this overture is mad. We are being played yet again. The only people who benefit are the egos of the Brit officials involved. Mad stuff.