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EU Engages Taliban Officials in Migrant Discussions Amid Rights Group Protests

24 Haziran 2026France 24

An Afghan Taliban delegation met with EU officials in Brussels for the first time, a move that has drawn criticism from rights groups who argue it legitimizes the Taliban. The EU, however, defends the meeting as a necessary step to facilitate the repatriation of failed asylum seekers.
This dialogue marks a significant moment in EU-Taliban relations amidst ongoing humanitarian concerns.
The meeting comes in the wake of increased migration from Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. The EU has been under pressure to manage the influx of migrants while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The EU's engagement with the Taliban reflects a complex balancing act between addressing migration challenges and the ethical implications of legitimizing a regime with a controversial human rights record. While the EU aims to streamline repatriation processes, the potential normalization of Taliban governance raise…

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