Taliban and E.U. Officials to Discuss Afghan Deportees in Brussels
The European Union is hosting rare, closed-door talks with the Taliban in Brussels to discuss the return of Afghan migrants.
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📍 How it ended
The European Union planned to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels for closed-door talks regarding Afghan deportations. Belgium issued visas for the delegation despite criticism over the meeting.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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The brief
The European Union is set to hold discussions with the Taliban in Brussels. The talks, expected to be closed-door, will focus on the deportation of Afghan migrants. Coverage from The Hill, DW.com, and The New York Times emphasizes the rarity of such direct engagement between the EU and the Taliban.
The Guardian reports that the EU is facing criticism over the decision to host the Taliban. The Times of Israel, Reuters, and AP News confirm that Belgium has issued visas to the Taliban delegation for the meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Brussels, with Belgium facilitating the visas for the Taliban delegation.
The discussions will be closely watched by international observers. Coverage does not yet specify the expected outcomes or the specific points of contention in the talks. The reactions from other international bodies and human rights organizations will be important to monitor.
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Quick answers
Why are the Taliban meeting with EU officials?
The Taliban are meeting with EU officials to discuss the deportation of Afghan migrants.
Where will the talks take place?
The talks will take place in Brussels.
Which countries are involved in the talks?
The European Union and the Taliban are the primary entities involved. Belgium is facilitating the visas for the Taliban delegation.
Coverage (9)
- Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations The Hill · 22d ago
- EU hosts Taliban for migrant return talks in Brussels DW.com · 22d ago
- Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for E.U. meeting NBC News · 22d ago
- Taliban expected in Brussels for EU migration talks The Times of Israel · 22d ago
- Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU meeting Reuters · 22d ago
- EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels The Guardian · 22d ago
- Taliban and E.U. Officials to Discuss Afghan Deportees in Brussels The New York Times · 22d ago
- Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations AP News · 22d ago
- EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels Al Jazeera · 22d ago
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