Minister Monsef says calling Taliban ‘brothers’ was ‘cultural’ reference

Canadian Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef clarified her comments on Wednesday when she called the Taliban, a group the country recognizes as a terrorism organization, “our brothers.” Monsef reiterated the Canada condemns their actions in Afghanistan and that she meant it as a “cultural” reference.

• Maryam Monsef called the Taliban ‘brothers.’ Here’s what you need to know