Commission says EU, countries have duty to take care of Afghans at risk

Brussels, 24 August - The EU maintains that the Union and the countries which have taken part in the NATO mission in Afghanistan have a duty to take care of the Afghans at risk following the Taliban seizure of the country, the European Commission's spokesperson Eric Mamer said on Tuesday when asked to comment on PM Janez Janša's recent statement.

Brussels, Belgium The headquarters of the European Commission. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA File photo

Brussels, Belgium
The headquarters of the European Commission.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
File photo

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