Afghanistan, Feb. 13 -- Former US Ambassador Ryan Crocker asserts that the upcoming international meeting on Afghanistan in Doha won't grant legitimacy to the Taliban's government.

Crocker told Voice of America that the United Nations, as the meeting's host, should clarify that the Taliban regime doesn't deserve recognition and shouldn't be considered a legitimate government.

Criticizing the Biden administration, Crocker accuses it of neglecting Afghanistan and disregarding the bans on women's education and work.

He alleges that the Taliban hasn't undergone intellectual or political changes, maintaining ties with Al-Qaeda and posing a threat to Afghanistan, the region, and the world.

Stressing the need for continued diplomatic efforts...