Peaceful civilians in Afghanistan must not suffer from violence because of their religion or ethnicity ... All sections of Afghan society must have a role in forming the government in Afghanistan ...

Afghanistan’s ethnic diversity has been at the centre of politics and conflict in the country for more than a century, and these divides are expected to play a role in the Taliban’s formation ...

"[We] believe that at this stage, various ethnic groups should refrain from activities which spark inter-Afghan conflict," the diplomat stressed commenting on the information obtained the day ...