INTERNATIONAL — February 26, 2026
Pakistan's Special Representative Discusses Human Rights in Afghanistan with EU Envoy
Pakistan's special envoy Mohammad Sadiq discussed human rights, regional security, and terrorism with EU's Gilles Bertrand in an online meeting, amid recent Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by Pajhwok and Ariana News — 2 min read
KABUL (Hasht-e Subh) -- Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan's special representative, held an online discussion with Gilles Bertrand, the European Union's special representative for Afghanistan, on the human rights situation in the country.
Sadiq stated on Thursday, Feb. 26, that the conversation also covered the political and security situation in the region. Although the focus was on human rights, the two envoys discussed terrorism and related threats, according to Sadiq.
This comes after Islamabad's recent airstrikes on Afghanistan, following which Sadiq has engaged with representatives from Uzbekistan, Iran, and the EU's Afghanistan envoy on security threats.
Bertrand had previously told Hasht-e Subh in an interview that the "Taliban courts' penal code" institutionalizes social inequality.
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Reliability assessment
Key facts about the online meeting between Pakistan's Mohammad Sadiq and EU's Gilles Bertrand, including topics discussed (human rights, regional security, terrorism), are corroborated by three independent Afghan outlets: Hasht-e Subh, Pajhwok, and Ariana News. Attribution is direct to Sadiq's statement on Feb. 26.
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