G7 leaders to hold Taliban 'accountable' on human rights, terrorism

An emergency meeting of the G7 leaders on Tuesday agreed that the Taliban will be held accountable for their actions in Afghanistan on protecting women's rights and preventing terrorism. "We reaffirm that the Taliban will be held accountable for their actions on preventing terrorism, on human rights, in particular, those of women, girls and minorities and on pursuing an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan," said a statement issued by Downing Street after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson convened the meeting. The Taliban must "guarantee" safe passage for those fleeing Afghanistan…