EU officials hold first meeting with Taliban delegation in Brussels to discuss deportations.
A Taliban delegation met with EU officials and representatives from 15 member states in Brussels on Tuesday for closed-door talks focused on facilitating the return of Afghan migrants. The meeting, described as historic by Taliban officials and criticized by human rights groups, marks the first such engagement in Brussels since the Taliban regained power in 2021. EU officials emphasized the technical nature of the talks and stated they do not constitute recognition of the Taliban government.
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The Guardian leads with outrage from Afghan women and frames the talks as a betrayal of human rights. The wires and Washington Times frame the meeting as a historic first diplomatic engagement, noting the technical focus on security threats.
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“Thursday briefing: Why EU-Taliban talks have sparked outrage among Afghan women”G The Guardian LEFT
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“Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations”WT Washington Times RIGHT
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“EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations” · Al Jazeera, Reuters
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The meeting invitation referenced Afghans with no legal right to be in the EU, while officials publicly emphasized criminals and security threats.
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