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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said today that Canada has no plans to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Taliban militants have taken control of Afghanistan after a rapid military advance over the past several weeks, and efforts are underway to evacuate thousands of people trying to flee the country.
“They have taken over and replaced the duly elected, democratic government by force,” Trudeau said, noting the Taliban is a recognized terrorist entity under Canadian law.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said today that Canada has no plans to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Taliban militants have taken control of Afghanistan after a rapid military advance over the past several weeks, and efforts are underway to evacuate thousands of people trying to flee the country.
“They have taken over and replaced the duly elected, democratic government by force,” Trudeau said, noting the Taliban is a recognized terrorist entity under Canadian law.
Foreign Affairs Minister @MarcGarneau says it's "too early" to say whether the Canadian government will recognize a Taliban government in Afghanistan: "We want to see what happens." pic.twitter.com/moFGrGtTDC
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The Taliban have sought to present a relatively moderate image as they take control of the country; they recently announced a general “amnesty” for Afghans and are urging women to join their government.
