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Chris Van Hollen: We have been clear to the Taliban that to earn legitimacy and credibility from the Afghan people and the international…

On the recordMarch 14, 2022
We have been clear to the Taliban that to earn legitimacy and credibility from the Afghan people and the international community, they will need to consistently respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Afghans.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Stating the necessity for Taliban to respect human rights for legitimacy.

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