Taliban Appoints Pakistani National To Afghan Consulate In Bonn
Documents obtained by Afghanistan International show that the Taliban have appointed a Pakistani national as head of information technology at Afghanistan’s consulate in Bonn.
Documents obtained by Afghanistan International show that the Taliban have appointed a Pakistani national as head of information technology at Afghanistan’s consulate in Bonn.
The individual, identified as Safiullah, was introduced to the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry with a proposed monthly salary of 2,500 euros, according to the documents.
Sources at the Afghan consulate in Bonn said the man had previously worked at Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin, which operates under Taliban administration.
Some sources expressed concern about a third-country national having access to confidential consular documents and information, warning of the potential risk of sensitive data being disclosed.
Several former Afghan diplomats said that while it may be common in some cases to employ nationals of the host country at diplomatic missions, appointing a citizen of a third country would be contrary to established principles.
Afghanistan International also received additional documents related to the individual, including his German residence card.
The Taliban have not explained why a Pakistani national was appointed to the position.
The Afghan consulate in Bonn, which was handed over to the Taliban in October, has since resumed operations. The mission was transferred to Taliban representatives following the collective resignation of its diplomats and staff in late September.
