Extension to Kabul evacuation deadline ‘unlikely’ says UK defence secretary; Biden decision expected soon to give Pentagon time to prepare; Taliban warn of ‘consequences’ if deadline extended
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU will increase its humanitarian aid for Afghans from 50 million to over 200 million euros.
At today’s @G7 Leaders call, I will announce an increase in the humanitarian support for Afghans, in and around the country, from #EU budget from over €50m to over €200m.
This humanitarian aid will come on top of Member States' contributions to help the people of Afghanistan.
The United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, has said that she had received credible reports of the Taliban committing serious violations, including summary executions of civilians.
Bachelet urged the UN Human Rights Council, holding an emergency session at the request of Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to set up a mechanism to closely monitor Taliban actions, according to Reuters.
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