Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations - WTOP News
Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations - WTOP News
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Summary:
- The Afghan Taliban held their first closed-door talks with the European Union in Brussels, focusing on diplomatic presence, trust-building, and a “dignified return process” for Afghans being returned from the EU.
- The meeting, co-chaired by the European Commission and Sweden, involved representatives from 15 EU member states and aimed to ease deportations for criminals and security threats, amid increasing EU pressure to tighten migration policy.
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