Brussels, 24/01/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the General Affairs Council adopted a new common position on Afghanistan, which replaces the one adopted on 24 January 2000 (see EUROPE of 1 February 2000). The Council sets out the EU's political objectives in Afghanistan, placing emphasis on the need to allow NGOs and international organisations, without discrimination, to provide humanitarian aid to the populations. The Council repeats its willingness to contribute to the country's...