Canadian Minister explains why she called Taliban "brothers"

Reported by CTV News.

During an online press conference, Moncef said, "I want to use this opportunity to speak to our brothers, the Taliban."

“We urge you to ensure the safe and guaranteed exit of any person from Afghanistan.

We urge you to immediately stop violence, genocide, murder of women, destruction of infrastructure, including historic buildings, ”she said.

As specified, later Monsef, who was born in Iran and grew up in Afghanistan, explained that the mention of the word "brothers" in relation to the Taliban "is a cultural context."

The Taliban * are a terrorist organization, but they also claim to be Muslim, ”she said.

* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.