EU hosts Taliban officials for talks on migrant returns (opens original article in a new tab)

The EU met with Taliban officials in Brussels to discuss returning failed asylum-seekers to Afghanistan, drawing criticism from rights groups and politicians over potential risks and legitimacy concerns.

• Taliban officials met with the EU in Brussels to discuss returning failed asylum-seekers to Afghanistan
• The EU has not recognized the Taliban government but engaged in limited talks for deportation purposes
• Rights groups and politicians criticized the meeting for potentially endangering Afghans and legitimizing the Taliban
• The Taliban has restricted women's rights and education since taking power