France 24 • June 23, 2026 07:28

Afghan Taliban set for EU migration talks slammed by rights groups

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The EU is expected to hold talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers with a Taliban delegation in Brussels Tuesday after Belgium issued one-day visas for the team, overriding criticisms from human rights groups. The 27-member bloc does not recognise the Taliban administration, but the European Commission invited a team from Kabul for discussions amid a push to boost deportations.

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Mon 19:00 - NYT Europe

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

Tue 07:08 - Al Jazeera English

EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels

Tue 07:28 - France 24

Afghan Taliban set for EU migration talks slammed by rights groups

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Al Jazeera English

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EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels

The meeting is expected to focus on the deportation of Afghan nationals who do not have a right to stay in Europe.

NYT Europe

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

The delegation received visas from Belgium to attend talks with the European Union about the deportation of Afghans. Officials in Afghanistan said the meeting would take place on Tuesday.