Afghan crisis live updates: Kabul airport fully ready for domestic, international flights, say Taliban

The Taliban challenged the credentials of the ambassador from Afghanistan's former government, which they ousted on Aug. 15, and asked to represent the country at the assembly's high-level General Debate. It began Tuesday and ends Monday, with Afghanistan's representative as the final speaker. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that as of Friday, Afghanistan's currently recognized U.N. ambassador, Ghulam Isaczai, who represents former president Ashraf Ghani's now ousted government, is listed as speaking for the country. Stay with TOI for all updates

10:27 (IST) Sep 25

Ousted Afghan govt's representative to speak at UN

U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that "for now, the Afghanistan representative inscribed on the list for Monday is Mr. Ghulam M. Isaczai." Isaczai is the current U.N. ambassador, who represents Afghanistan's government ousted by the Taliban. U.N. accreditation issues are dealt with by a nine-member committee. Until a decision is made by the credentials committee on Afghanistan, Isaczai will remain in the seat.

07:01 (IST) Sep 25

Afghan Taliban defence minister orders crackdown on abuses

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07:00 (IST) Sep 25

It's almost certain Afghanistan's Taliban won't speak at UN

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06:57 (IST) Sep 25

The Taliban, who overran most of Afghanistan last month as US and NATO forces were in the final stages of their chaotic withdrawal from the country after 20 years, argue that they are now in charge and have the right to appoint ambassadors

06:56 (IST) Sep 25

Assembly spokeswoman Monica Grayley said Wednesday the nine-member committee generally meets in November and will issue a ruling ``in due course''

06:55 (IST) Sep 25

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that as of Friday, Afghanistan's currently recognized U.N. ambassador, Ghulam Isaczai, who represents former president Ashraf Ghani's now ousted government, is listed as speaking for the country