Afghanistan�s chargé d�affaires to the United Nations Naseer Ahmad Faiq says despite not having been paid for four months he, and his staff, continue to work for Afghanistan and its people.

In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL, Faiq said he has no ties to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) authorities nor with the Resistance Front but he consults with a number of Afghan diplomats still stationed in various countries around the world.

Faiq took over as chargé de affairs earlier this month after Ghulam Mohammad Ishaqzai, Afghanistan�s former envoy to the United Nations, resigned. Faiq succeeded Ishaqzai as he had been the envoy�s top adviser.

"The current situation in Afghanistan is clear, so there is no need to seek guidance from anyone or any group for our work. We strive to take the voice of our people to the world, in consultation with a number of diplomats who are committed to the national interest of Afghanistan, and to carry out this task," Faiq told RFE/RL.

He said the UN�s view of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is clear and that the international community will only recognize the IEA government once issues around women�s rights and human rights are addressed and when ties are cut with terrorist organizations.

Faiq told RFE/RL he is trying to address the current humanitarian crisis.

However, Bilal Karimi, the IEA�s deputy spokesman, said Faiq�s remarks were his personal opinion and that he does not represent all Afghans at the United Nations.

The IEA has appointed Suhail Shaheen as the IEA�s envoy to the United Nations, but the UN voted against him earlier this month.

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