Taliban officials to attend Brussels talks on deporting Afghans from EU

7 articles · Updated · News-shield · Apr 21

Taliban representatives are expected in Brussels in the coming weeks for discussions with EU officials regarding the deportation of Afghans who lack legal status in the bloc.
The European Union is advancing plans to return these individuals to Afghanistan, despite objections from rights groups and the UN refugee agency over potential safety concerns.
The talks mark a significant step in EU efforts to address migration pressures, raising questions about human rights protections for returnees under Taliban rule.

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