Taliban Cuts Ties with Afghan Embassies in Western Nations

Diplomatic missions loyal to former government stripped of consular authority, creating challenges for Afghans abroad

The Taliban government will no longer recognize passports, visas, or other documents issued by embassies loyal to Afghanistan's former administration.
Affected embassies include those in the UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Greece, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, and Australia.
Afghans living in these countries must now seek consular services from Taliban-controlled missions in other nations.
The decision has left many embassies financially strained and struggling to operate.
The move is seen as part of the Taliban's broader strategy to assert control over Afghanistan's international representation.