Special US Envoy On Afghanistan Consults With Allies On How to Move forward With The Taliban Now In Charge

1/2 It is an honor to assume the role of U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan. I look forward to advancing America’s vital interests and supporting the Afghan people. https://t.co/o8Q9orMBU0

— U.S. Special Representative Thomas West (@US4AfghanPeace) November 8, 2021

VOA: US Envoy Starts Trip to Discuss Way Forward on Crisis-hit Afghanistan  

ISLAMABAD — The United States’ special representative for Afghanistan Monday began his first trip to Europe and Asia to discuss developments in the South Asian nation, where almost 23 million people, including children, are threatened with starvation. 

Ambassador Thomas West’s first stop will be Brussels where his discussions with allies and partners will focus on the way forward on Afghanistan.

"I look forward to advancing America’s vital interests and supporting the Afghan people,” West said in a pre-trip tweet. 

“The international community must act together to be effective,” the U.S. envoy stressed.

Read more ....

WNU Editor: This special US envoy cannot change the situation in Afghanistan. Rhetoric aside, the Pashtun dominated Taliban government in Kabul are not going to change their policies or accommodate Western concerns. Their focus is on consolidating power and control .... Taliban appoint members as 44 governors, police chiefs around Afghanistan (Reuters). More here .... Afghanistan: Taliban Establish Commission To Purge Ranks, Bring Reforms Within Military (Republic World).