International Community Warns No Recognition for an Afghan Government Imposed by Force

International Community Warns No Recognition for an Afghan Government Imposed by Force
Smoke rises after fighting between the Taliban and Afghan security personnel in the city of Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 12, 2021. Sidiqullah Khan/AP Photo
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As the Taliban quickly seized more cities in Afghanistan—including its second- and third-largest cities on Thursday—the International Meeting on Afghanistan called for an immediate ceasefire and warned not to recognize any government imposed by the use of military force.

The meeting was called by Qatar and held in its capital, Doha, from August 10—12. Participants include the special envoys and representatives from the United States, China, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Qatar, United Nations, the European Union, Germany, India, Norway, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.