EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations
Summary
The European Union held talks with Taliban officials in Brussels for the first time to discuss the return and deportation of Afghan migrants living in Europe. The meeting focused on practical issues like consular services and deportations but faced criticism from rights groups who worry about the safety of deported Afghans and the EU’s approach to the Taliban.Key Facts
- A Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels for the first time to discuss Afghan migrants’ deportations.
- The talks included 15 EU member states and followed up on a previous meeting held in Kabul in January.
- Topics included setting up consular services for Afghans in Europe and building trust between the sides.
- The EU has not officially recognized the Taliban government, which took power in 2021.
- The EU aims to deport Afghan asylum seekers who break laws or have rejected asylum claims.
- Human rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it could endanger deported Afghans and supports the Taliban’s rule.
- The Taliban has restricted women’s rights and banned education for girls beyond primary school since returning to power.
- Afghan activists, including Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, oppose the talks, calling for protection of Afghan women and girls first.
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