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EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations

EU officials met with a Taliban delegation in Brussels to discuss Afghan deportations. Belgium provided visas to facilitate the visit. The Taliban used the meetings to request consular access within Europe.

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The EU has conducted its first meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels.

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  1. EU Hosts First Meeting With Taliban Officials in Brussels

    EU officials met with a Taliban delegation in Brussels to discuss Afghan deportations. Belgium provided visas to facilitate the visit. The Taliban used the meetings to request consular access within Europe.

    What's confirmed:

    • EU officials hosted Taliban officials in Brussels for the first time.
    • The meetings focused on the deportation of Afghans.
    • Belgium issued visas to the Taliban delegation for the meeting.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host the Taliban in Brussels.
    • The Taliban used the Brussels visit to push for consular access in Europe.
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