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EU Urged to Expedite Afghan Deportations Amid Taliban Talks

10/19/2025

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Twenty European countries led by Belgium urge EU to facilitate deportations of Afghan nationals living illegally in Europe, seeking negotiations with the Taliban and Frontex involvement.
They call for voluntary and forced returns, especially for dangerous individuals, and note Germany has deported 81 Afghans.
Germany is nearing a Taliban return agreement despite UN warnings on human rights violations, and the letter to EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner calls for action.

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Twenty European countries led by Belgium urge EU to facilitate deportations of Afghan nationals living illegally in Europe, seeking negotiations with the Taliban and Frontex involvement.
They call for voluntary and forced returns, especially for dangerous individuals, and note Germany has deported 81 Afghans.
Germany is nearing a Taliban return agreement despite UN warnings on human rights violations, and the letter to EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner calls for action.