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Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A delegation from the Afghan Taliban is traveling to Brussels on Tuesday for closed-door talks with European Union staff, expected to focus on deportations, said a Taliban official.Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union, but a growing number of ...
Key takeaway Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union, but a growing number of ...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own experience with refugee resettlement efforts makes the European Union's decision to engage with the Afghan Taliban on deportations particularly noteworthy. As a city that has historically welcomed asylum seekers, including those from Afghanistan, the local community may be concerned about the potential consequences of such talks. The fact that Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the EU suggests that any agreement on deportations could have far-reaching implications for families and individuals who have fled persecution and violence. San Antonio's residents, many of whom have been involved in local efforts to support refugee resettlement, may be watching this development closely, wondering how it might impact the city's own refugee community and the organizations that serve them. The city's strong tradition of humanitarian outreach and advocacy for human rights may also lead some to question the EU's decision to engage with a regime known for its draconian restrictions on rights.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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