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Afghan Taliban delegation heads to Brussels for rare closed-door EU talks on deportations
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that on June 23 a Taliban delegation including Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi will meet EU staff in Belgium after Brussels issued 24-hour visas, with rights groups warning the meeting undercuts human rights obligations.
Prism
What It Means For You
- EU-Taliban talks may shape Afghan deportation policy.
- Human rights groups oppose the closed-door meeting.
- Afghan women's rights remain a global concern.
What's Happening
- Taliban officials travelled to Brussels on June 23.
- Belgium issued 24-hour visas for the delegation.
- Talks are expected to focus on deportations.
Diplomatic Sensitivity
- Balkhi is a Taliban Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
- Rights groups warn of legitimisation risks.
- UN has urged end to dress-code arrests.
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