12 May, 09:18··

EU talks with Taliban spark Afghan women’s outrage.

El País

The EU held a meeting with the Taliban in Brussels to talk about sending migrants back to Afghanistan. This caused anger and concern. Critics say it supports a government with bad human rights.

The European Commission organized the meeting to discuss deportations. The Taliban said the talks included plans to restart services like those offered by Germany and Norway. Many people are worried about the EU’s actions. They believe this supports a government that limits women’s rights. The European Parliament wants answers about the meeting’s purpose.

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Highlights

EU Met with Taliban

The EU held a meeting with the Taliban in Brussels.

Talks on Deportations

The meeting was about discussing migrant deportations.

Women's Rights Concerns

Critics say the talks legitimize a regime with poor human rights.

Parliament Demands Answers

The European Parliament wants explanations from the Commission.

Taliban Claims Consular Services

The Taliban claim discussions included resuming consular services.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • The EU held a meeting with the Taliban in Brussels.
  • The meeting was about discussing migrant deportations.
  • The meeting caused widespread outrage.
  • Critics argue the Taliban regime has poor human rights.
Sources disagree
The EU’s motives for the meeting

The EU denies making concessions and states no discussions included resuming consular services.

EU Observer, El País

The Taliban claims discussions included the resumption of consular services, mirroring Germany and Norway.

El País

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