Taliban restrict Afghans going abroad, draws criticism from UK envoy

FILE PHOTO: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan September 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban administration's announcement that it would restrict Afghans from leaving the country under certain circumstances drew criticism from the United Kingdom's envoy on Monday amidst fears they could hamper ongoing evacuation efforts.

The Taliban administration's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid had said at a media conference on Sunday that Afghans would not be allowed to leave the country unless they had a clear destination and that women could not travel overseas for study without a male guardian.