Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the request in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday. Muttaqi asked to speak during the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly, which finishes next Monday. Ambassador Isaczai's role 'over,' letter saysThe Taliban letter said Isaczai's mission "is considered over and that he no longer represents Afghanistan," said Haq. Until a decision is made by the credentials committee, Isaczai will remain in the seat, according to the General Assembly rules. The committee and General Assembly usually operate by consensus on credentials, diplomats said.

Source: CBC News September 21, 2021 22:39 UTC