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Afghan Govt, Taliban Give Mixed Messages on Kabul Airport

TURKEY

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  • Afghan Foreign Minister says Turkey's willingness to secure Kabul airport after the withdrawal of US forces is a welcomed move necessary for the presence of the diplomatic community in Afghanistan.
    • Conversely, the Taliban Spokesperson rejected the Turkish military presence, saying forces would be viewed as invaders – noting that protection of the airport violates the US-Taliban deal
  • Thousands of women took part in a weekend rally against the abandonment of the Istanbul convention. Erdogan withdrew from the convention in March, prompting outrage domestically and internationally
  • Erdogan breaks silence on HDP attack, saying the perpetrator would receive the harshest punishment, condemning the attack.
    • Comes after opposition accusations last week that the gunman received training from Pro-Erdogan military groups in Syria
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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