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The closure of the Afghan embassy in India came into effect on November 23. AFP
The closure of the Afghan embassy in India came into effect on November 23. AFPAfghanistan closes embassy in New Delhi permanently over 'persistent challenges'
India has historically shunned the Taliban, which seized power in Kabul in 2021