Afghan Taliban set for EU migration talks slammed by rights groups
Summary
The European Union is planning talks in Brussels with a Taliban delegation about returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers. The EU invited the Taliban team despite not recognizing their government, causing criticism from human rights groups.Key Facts
- The Taliban delegation was given one-day visas by Belgium to meet EU officials in Brussels.
- The EU aims to discuss sending back Afghan migrants who were denied asylum.
- The EU does not officially recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government.
- Human rights groups oppose the talks, arguing it conflicts with EU values.
- Belgium issued visas after security checks, but only valid for Belgium, not the whole Schengen area.
- Afghan asylum requests in the EU total about one million from 2013 to 2024, with roughly half approved.
- EU countries want to deport migrants who committed serious crimes or pose security risks.
- Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis, raising concerns about the safety of returned migrants.
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