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Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for E.U. meeting

Belgium issued restricted one-day visas to a Taliban delegation for a meeting in Brussels. The discussions focus on the deportation of Afghan migrants. This marks the first time the EU has hosted the group since they returned to power five years ago.

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Belgium has officially issued visas to five Taliban members for a closed-door meeting in Brussels.

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  1. Belgium Grants Visas to Taliban Delegation for EU Migration Talks

    Belgium issued restricted one-day visas to a Taliban delegation for a meeting in Brussels. The discussions focus on the deportation of Afghan migrants. This marks the first time the EU has hosted the group since they returned to power five years ago.

    What's confirmed:

    • Belgium issued restricted one-day visas to a Taliban delegation for an EU meeting in Brussels.
    • The meeting focuses on the deportation of Afghan migrants.
    • This is the first time the EU has hosted the group since they returned to power five years ago.
    • Human rights groups have warned that engagement with the group could put people at risk.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Five visas were issued to the Taliban delegation.
    • The exact date of the meeting is being kept secret for security reasons.
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