The United States and a host of allied countries have called on the Taliban to end the targeted killings of former members of Afghan security forces.

In a joint statement, the 22 nations demanded that the Islamist regime should respect its pledge not to harm former government or security personnel.

The statement said we are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and enforced disappearances.

It follows a damning report on killings and abductions by the Islamist regime.

Earlier this week, the Human Rights Watch Organization in their report documented more than 100 executions and abductions of former Afghan government officials since the Taliban took control of the country.

The joint statement was issued by the US and signed by the UK, European Union and a further 19 countries.