Afghanistan, April 23 -- EU envoy Gilles Bertrand said the European Union is concerned about militant groups continuing to operate inside Afghanistan.
Gilles Bertrand said the European Union remains concerned about the continued presence of militant groups in Afghanistan following a five-day visit to Kabul.
In meetings with Taliban officials, Bertrand raised security risks, human rights issues, and rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, urging restraint and renewed dialogue to avoid harm to civilians.
He also stressed concerns over restrictions on women and girls, warning that limits on education and employment violate international standards and could hinder Afghanistan's long-term development.
The envoy reaffirmed EU suppor...