Politics
Briefing: Afghanistan: US accuses Taliban of 'hostage diplomacy'
Strategic angle: The US designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage.
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Updated about 1 month ago
Summary
- US calls for reassessment of UN aid to Kabul.
- Taliban accused of using hostages for political leverage.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention |
| Accusation | Holding Americans as leverage |