Taliban Suppress Protest, Pakistan Airstrikes
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Taliban security forces violently suppressed a protest in Herat, Afghanistan, demanding the release of arrested women. Meanwhile, Pakistan conducted airstrikes targeting militants on Afghan soil, with the Taliban reporting 13 civilians, including children, were killed.
Taliban Delegation Meets EU in Brussels; Rights Groups Protest
- A Taliban delegation met with EU officials in Brussels for the first time since the group retook power in Afghanistan. - The EU, which does not officially recognize the Taliban, stated the talks were necessary for the return and readmission of Afghan citizens denied asylum in the EU. - Human rights groups and some politicians criticized the meeting, fearing it could legitimize the Taliban and ov…
EU Commissioner Defends Technical Talks with Taliban on Migrant Returns
- EU Interior Commissioner Magnus Brunner defended recent "technical talks" with Taliban representatives, emphasizing they were at an official level and not a political recognition of the regime. - Br…
EU Holds Talks with Taliban on Migrant Returns Amid Rights Concerns
- The EU held talks with Taliban officials in Brussels regarding the return of failed asylum-seekers to Afghanistan. - Rights advocates and figures like Malala Yousafzai criticized the meeting, citing…
EU's invitation to Taliban officials for migrant talks sparks outrage
- Afghan activists and NGOs are outraged by the European Commission's invitation to Taliban officials for discussions on deporting Afghan migrants. - The meeting, held on June 23, focused on the retur…
Taliban arrive in Belgium for talks on forced return of Afghans: Controversial necessity or unacceptable deal?
- Taliban representatives arrived in Brussels for talks on the forced return of Afghans. - Several EU member states, including Belgium, are considering agreements with the Taliban on deportations. - H…
Taliban removes influential commander Juma Khan Fateh amid dispute over control of Badakhshan
- The Taliban has removed influential commander Juma Khan Fateh from his role in northeastern Afghanistan. - Fateh's dismissal follows disputes with the Taliban leadership over control of mineral-rich…