EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels
Summary
The European Union is hosting a meeting in Brussels with a delegation from the Taliban to discuss migration issues and the deportation of Afghan asylum seekers from Europe. This is the first time the EU has engaged directly with the Taliban since they took power in Afghanistan in 2021.Key Facts
- Belgium issued five one-day visas to Taliban officials for the EU meeting.
- The meeting will focus on managing irregular migration from Afghanistan and the return of Afghans without legal status in the EU.
- The EU has not formally recognized the Taliban government through this meeting.
- Some Taliban leaders remain under EU sanctions.
- The EU seeks to deport Afghans who have committed serious crimes or are seen as security risks.
- Human rights groups have criticized the talks, warning against deporting people to danger.
- Around one million Afghans have applied for asylum in the EU since 2013.
- Afghanistan is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 17 million people facing food insecurity.
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