EU holds first talks with Taliban delegation in Brussels on deportations.
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EU holds first talks with Taliban delegation in Brussels on deportations.

A Taliban delegation met with EU officials and representatives from 15 member states in Brussels for closed-door talks focused on diplomatic services and the return of Afghans. The meeting, described as historic by Taliban officials, was criticized by rights groups who said it undermines EU human rights obligations.

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All outlets report the same core facts. Al Jazeera leads with rights activists' fierce criticism, Washington Times emphasizes the growing deportation drive, and Reuters provides a straight news lead.
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AJAl JazeeraINTERNATIONAL3h ago

“EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations”

RReutersCENTER3h ago

“EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time”

WTWashington TimesRIGHT4h ago

“Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations”

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