GermanyA Taliban delegation held its first talks with the European Commission in Brussels, focusing on facilitating deportations of Afghan nationals who have committed crimes and pose security risks, as well as re-establishing consular services for Afghans in the EU. The Taliban emphasized a 'dignified return' process for Afghans, while seeking to send more diplomats to EU embassies in Kabul to enable such operations. The EU described these discussions as occurring at a 'technical level,' clarifying that it does not recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government. Germany confirmed plans to allow up to four additional Taliban diplomats to enter the country and has announced three charter flights per month for deportations. Human rights organizations strongly criticized the meeting due to ongoing concerns over the Taliban’s human rights violations.
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