European Union Seeks Talks with Taliban Officials on Repatriation of Afghan Migrants
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\nThe European Union (EU) is preparing to hold a new round of discussions with Taliban authorities in Brussels regarding the repatriation of Afghan migrants, as part of ongoing efforts to manage the situation of Afghan nationals abroad.<\/p>\n
This initiative comes amid rising deportations of Afghan migrants from regional countries and growing international concern over the human rights situation in Afghanistan. The increasing number of Afghan returnees from various countries has made the future of these migrants and Europe\u2019s engagement with Taliban officials a critical political and humanitarian issue.<\/p>\n
According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the European Commission plans to formally invite Taliban representatives to Brussels to discuss the repatriation process. A letter is expected to be sent to Kabul to confirm the timing of the technical meeting in Belgium\u2019s capital. AFP reported that the discussions will be coordinated with Sweden and will continue previous contacts between European officials and the Taliban.<\/p>\n
European sources indicate that the talks will focus on establishing mechanisms for the safe and organized return of Afghan migrants and coordinating implementation measures. Reports suggest that around 20 EU member states are working to develop policies for deportations, particularly targeting migrants with criminal convictions.<\/p>\n
Since 2023, more than five million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan, with a significant proportion being forced returns. Human rights organizations and migrant advocates have expressed concern over the conditions faced by returnees.<\/p>\n
Economic difficulties, security challenges, and social restrictions in Afghanistan heighten worries about the fate of returning migrants, leaving many families facing an uncertain future. Analysts note that increased direct engagement between European countries and Taliban officials reflects a practical attempt to manage migration flows and prevent a surge of asylum seekers arriving in Europe.<\/p>\n
However, critics warn that any agreement on repatriation without clear guarantees for safety, education, employment, and basic rights for returnees could exacerbate Afghanistan\u2019s humanitarian crisis \u2014 a country still grappling with widespread poverty, unemployment, and severe social restrictions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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