Britain urges G7 leaders to consider adopting sanctions against Taliban (report)

Britain should urge leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries to consider adopting new sanctions against the Taliban, Reuters reported.

The press service, which spoke with two officials, reported that Britain wants the G7 countries, which also include the United States, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and Canada, consider adopting punitive measures against the Taliban if the insurgent group allows the country to encourage activists or violate the human rights of civilians.

Punitive measures would take the form of either a suspension of domestic aid or sanctions.

The countries are to meet virtually on Tuesday over the current situation in Afghanistan, Reuters reported.

“On Tuesday I will summon the leaders of the G7 for urgent discussions on the situation in Afghanistan. It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to achieve the gains of the past 20 years, ”British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote on Twitter on Sunday.

On Tuesday I will summon the leaders of the G7 for urgent discussions on the situation in Afghanistan. It is vital that the international community work together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and help the Afghan people achieve the gains of the past 20 years.

– Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 22, 2021

President BidenJoe BidenBiden will address the nation on the evacuation of Afghanistan on Sunday afternoon Pelosi says House is working on passing infrastructure bills by October 1. Facebook report reveals primary link within 3 months was to doctor who died after receiving COVID-19 PLUS vaccine He was asked on Sunday if he supports sanctions against the Taliban.

“The answer is yes.’ It depends on the driving, ”Biden told reporters in the Roosevelt Room.

When asked if he trusted the Taliban, he joked that he “didn’t trust anyone, including you”, speaking to the reporter who asked the question.

“The Taliban have said – we’ll see if they think so or not – that they are looking for legitimacy. They are looking for legitimacy to determine whether or not they will be recognized by other countries, ”Biden said. “They have told other countries, as well as us, that they do not want us to completely relocate our diplomatic presence. But they – so it’s all just talking now. Let’s all talk now.

“And so, so far, the Taliban has taken no action against US forces. So far they have, by and large, followed what they said, in terms of letting the Americans through and so on. “, he added.

This seemed to contradict what the Secretary of Defense Lloyd AustinLloyd AustinPentagon Seeks to Recruit Commercial Airlines to Help Evacuate Afghanistan US Army Finds ‘Alternative Routes’ to Kabul Airport Amid ISIS-K Threats: Reports Threats, strife and talks mark Afghan evacuation MORE told lawmakers in a phone call Friday afternoon when he admitted he was “aware” that some Americans and Afghans seeking to get to Kabul airport “have been harassed or even beaten by the Taliban “.