Afghanistan

The situation in Afghanistan is of grave concern. In August 2021, foreign troops left the country and the Taliban have taken power. On this page you will find news, background information and documents relevant to the developments in Afghanistan.

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Dutch humanitarian activities and aid: Afghanistan

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Focus on Afghanistan: Netherlands worked day and night on evacuation

The Netherlands made every effort, together with allies, to ensure that evacuations took place smoothly.

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An interview with our ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan: one year after the fall of Kabul

16-08-2022 | 14:13

Since 15 August 2021 Afghanistan has been in the hands of the Taliban. A year later, two ambassadors who experienced the upheaval ...

294 Afghans destined for the Netherlands arrive in Pakistan

23-02-2022 | 17:24

Over the past few days, 294 Afghans ultimately destined for the Netherlands have arrived in Pakistan. Some of the individuals and ...

Foreign Minister Kaag on working visit to Turkey

02-09-2021 | 20:15

This afternoon Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigrid Kaag met with her Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, to discuss the ...

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