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EU, UAE envoys discuss situation of Afghanistan in Brussels
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The European Union's special envoy for Afghanistan, Tomas Niklasson met with Mohammad Al Sahlawi, the UAE Ambassador in Brussels to discuss the importance of education opportunities in Kabul, according to Khaama Press.
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Critical assistance cannot reach women, children in need: EU special envoy
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Regarding the situation of women in Afghanistan, EU Special Envoy Tomas Niklasson said that the prohibition against Afghan women working for NGOs is challenging fundamental principles and is having severe consequences, as critical assistance delivered by such organisations cannot reach women
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No option on table to recognise Taliban regime: EU special envoy Niklasson
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
As Afghanistan continues to face a humanitarian crisis and grapples with the worst political turmoil, the European Union (EU) special envoy for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson said that they are not in favour of isolating Afghanistan but recognising the Taliban regime is also not an option, poi
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EU special envoy Niklasson calls for reopening of schools for Afghan girls
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 13 (ANI): Special envoy for European Union for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson called for the reopening of schools for Afghan girls above grade six and said that the education of women is essential for progress in Afghanistan, TOLOnews reported.
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EU envoy slams Taliban for human rights violations in Afghanistan, says it
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 13 (ANI): Special Envoy of the European Union for Afghanistan, Tomas Niklasson, on Monday raised his concerns over the surge in violations of human rights under the Taliban and said that the organization has failed to uphold any promises made.
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EU special envoys meet as human rights situation in Afghanistan deteriorat
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 12 (ANI): Amid the deteriorating human rights situation due to the Taliban regime, Special Envoy of the European Union for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson hosted Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from the EU Member States in Brussels on Saturday.
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US envoy to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield terms Taliban's burqa imposition 'u
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], May 10 (ANI): Reacting to the Taliban's burqa imposition on Afghan women, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda, Thomas-Greenfield, said "what they did today is unconscionable."
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Tajikistan President wants increase in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 10 (ANI): Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon has met with the EU special representative for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson and emphasized the need for an increase in humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan, Afghan media reported citing Tajikistan President's of
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Global pressure mounts over Taliban over missing Afghan women activists
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 8 (ANI): The disappearance of Afghan women activists who were protesting for their rights under the Taliban regime has created a furor among international organizations and countries globally.
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EU responds to Taliban, says defining inclusive government is not task of
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 28 (ANI): Responding to the Taliban's statement that the international community has yet to define "an inclusive government," the European Union (EU) on Friday said that defining an inclusive government in Afghanistan is not the task of the international communit
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EU urges Taliban to let women work, girls get education
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 11 (ANI): European Union Special Representative for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson on Friday urged the Taliban to allow women to work and girls to go to school.
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India has potential to play significant role in supporting Afghan people,
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): European Union's special envoy on Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson believes that India has the potential to play a significant role in supporting Afghan people and lauded New Delhi's role in providing humanitarian assistance.
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