Nasir Ahmad Andisha, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Switzerland, has described the Taliban’s efforts to take control of Afghan consulates in Europe, particularly in Germany, as concerning.
On Saturday, May 23, Andisha wrote on X that the issue has also drawn attention from the European Parliament, the UN Human Rights Office, and human rights advocates because of ongoing human rights concerns.
Andisha said the Taliban have pressured some European governments into what he described as a “forced transactional process” by threatening to invalidate passports and refusing to provide consular services.
According to him, this move could create security consequences for European countries.
He added that if the Taliban gain control of consular databases, the group would gain access to biometric data, addresses, and family information of Afghans living in Europe.
Andisha also warned that such information could be used for threats, pressure, and abuse.
He further stated that the Taliban present this process inside Afghanistan as a political and propaganda achievement.
