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Australia confirms closure of Afghan embassy amid Taliban pressure

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed plans to close the Afghan Embassy in Australia, leaving many members of Australia's Afghan community on edge. Experts say the decision follows a demand from the Taliban that all embassies under the control of an anti-Taliban ambassador be closed. While some members of the Afghan diaspora in Australia say they expect the closure to have little impact, for others, it's a deeply concerning development.

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