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EU Taliban invite 'the wrong signal to anyone that is using power as a means of suppression'

EU Taliban invite 'the wrong signal to anyone that is using power as a means of suppression'

Summary

The European Commission invited Taliban officials to Brussels to discuss migrant deportations. Human rights groups oppose the invitation because they fear it supports a regime that restricts girls' education and limits women's public participation.

Key Facts

  • The European Commission invited Taliban leaders for talks about sending migrants back to Afghanistan.
  • Over 80 human rights organizations have criticized this decision.
  • These groups say the Taliban government has banned girls from attending school.
  • Women under Taliban rule face many public life restrictions.
  • Fawzia Koofi, a former Afghan official, said the invitation encourages those who use power to suppress others.
  • Critics worry this meeting may make the Taliban seem more acceptable internationally.
  • The event took place in Brussels, the EU's main city for political meetings.
  • The issue highlights ongoing global concerns about human rights under Taliban rule.
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