‘Reckless and dangerous’: EU faces outcry as it hosts Taliban officials for deportation talks

The EU has drawn criticism for hosting Afghan Taliban officials in Brussels for talks on deporting Afghans deemed a threat. This unprecedented meeting has sparked concerns among human rights advocates and critics who argue that engaging with the Taliban is reckless and dangerous, given their past human rights abuses. The talks aim to address the deportation of individuals from Afghanistan who European governments consider dangerous, but the controversial nature of negotiating with a group widely condemned for its oppressive actions has ignited a heated debate about the EU's approach to national security and international diplomacy.