EU invites Taliban officials to discuss Afghan migrant returns

The European Commission has invited Taliban officials to discuss the return of certain Afghan migrants, a controversial initiative raising humanitarian concerns.

The move is complicated by the fact that the EU does not formally recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government. Brussels faces pressure to manage migration flows while respecting international refugee protections.

The invitation signals pragmatic engagement with Kabul's de facto authorities on border management and repatriation procedures. Human rights advocates have questioned the safety of deportations to Taliban-controlled territory.