EU set to discuss deportation of Afghan refugees with Taliban

The EU has invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, which could take place before the summer. This despite worries that such talks could normalise the Taliban,…

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Des drapeaux de l'Union européenne flottent devant le siège de la Commission européenne, le 16 juillet 2025

Cover image: Des drapeaux de l’Union européenne flottent devant le siège de la Commission européenne, le 16 juillet 2025. © Yves Herman, Reuters

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EU set to discuss deportation of Afghan refugees with Taliban

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The EU has invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, which could take place before the summer. This despite worries that such talks could normalise the Taliban, on top of legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country. Critics say that by diplomatically engaging the Taliban, the EU is trading its soul for a migration deal.

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