Taliban grants temporary stay to visa holders, requires new documents from Taliban-approved diplomatic missions.

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has granted temporary stay to foreigners holding visas from the previous Western-backed government, but they will not be allowed to re-enter without proper documents from Taliban-approved diplomatic missions. The decision is part of the Taliban's efforts to control Afghanistan's foreign representation since their return to power. They have invalidated documents from diplomatic missions in Canada, Australia, and several European countries, forcing many people to travel long distances for new documentation. The Taliban cites administrative corruption, lack of transparency, and coordination as the reasons for invalidating the documents.

August 05, 2024
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