Europe urges unity on Taliban but is quiet on failed mission
August 15, 2021
LONDON (AP) — European leaders said Monday they will press for a unified international approach to dealing with a Taliban government in Afghanistan, as they looked on with dismay at the rapid collapse of two decades of a U.S.-led Western campaign in the country.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron Monday, stressing the need for a common stand, both on recognizing any future Afghan government and to prevent a humanitarian and refugee crisis.
Both leaders agreed to cooperate at the U.N. Security Council, and Johnson also said he will host a virtual meet...
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