Taliban announce 'ban' on Red Cross, WHO in Afghanistan
The Taliban last year cancelled 'security agreement' with ICRCKABUL: The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Thursday it had suspended work in Afghanistan after the Taliban announced a “ban” against the humanitarian group and the World Health Organization. According to a Taliban statement, the ICRC had not “acted upon its agreements” with the Taliban. The insurgents, who control or influence about half of Afghanistan, also accused the WHO of “suspicious movements” during a vaccination campaign. The Taliban last August cancelled a “security agreement” with the ICRC, which suspended activities as a result. According to the Taliban, the ICRC resumed its activities in October following talks.
Source: The Express Tribune April 11, 2019 15:10 UTC
