Afghanistan, Jan. 26 -- Homayoun Azizi, Afghanistan's ambassador to France, stated that the Taliban are attempting to pressure the embassy by cutting consular services in their bid to gain control of it.
In an interview with the voice of Azadi, Azizi criticized the Taliban for using the challenges faced by Afghan refugees abroad as a "political tool." He emphasized that consular services are a fundamental right for citizens and should not be tied to political ideologies.
Azizi added that the Taliban do not recognize consular services provided by the Afghan embassy in France. He explained that the group uses such tactics as leverage to push for the acceptance of their authority.
The Taliban have pressured embassies, consulates, and host c...