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UN chief to host May meeting on Afghanistan in Qatar

The Taliban administration's desire for recognition is viewed as key international leverage to press for an inclusive government and respect for rights, particularly for women, in Afghanistan [File: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo]

The UN secretary-general is convening an international meeting on Afghanistan next month in Doha, Qatar, where special envoys from several countries will seek a “durable way forward” for the war-ravaged nation, according to his spokesperson.

Antonio Guterres will host the closed-door gathering with special envoys from various nations on May 1 and 2 to “clarify expectations” about issues including the Taliban authorities’ restrictions on women, Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Wednesday.

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