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Taliban and E.U. Officials to Discuss Afghan Deportees in Brussels

The European Union is hosting a Taliban delegation in Brussels for rare, closed-door discussions. The meetings focus on the return of Afghan nationals who lack the right to stay in Europe. This represents one of the highest-level contacts between the bloc and the group since 2021.

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The Taliban delegation has arrived in Brussels following the issuance of temporary Belgian visas.

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  1. EU and Taliban Hold Closed-Door Talks in Brussels on Afghan Deportations

    The European Union is hosting a Taliban delegation in Brussels for rare, closed-door discussions. The meetings focus on the return of Afghan nationals who lack the right to stay in Europe. This represents one of the highest-level contacts between the bloc and the group since 2021.

    What's confirmed:

    • The European Union is holding closed-door talks with Taliban officials in Brussels regarding deportations.
    • Belgium issued five single-day visas for the Taliban delegation.
    • The European Commission coordinated the meeting.
    • The talks center on returning Afghan asylum-seekers who do not have a right to remain in Europe.
    • Sweden was among several nations that urged the meeting to take place.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Rights groups claim the meeting undercuts EU human rights obligations and could endanger people in Europe and Afghanistan.
    • The meeting is the first of its kind regarding deportations.
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