Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU migration talks

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• Afghanistan is currently facing a humanitarian crisis.

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• "The EU maintains a presence on the ground to facilitate contacts, monitor the situation, assist EU member states and to continue to provide support for the benefit of Afghan people." Agencies contributed to this report Updated: June 23, 2026, 7:42 AM

  according to The National (UAE)

• In May, a spokesperson for the European Commission said the meeting with the Taliban had been coordinated with Sweden after 20 member states had called for concrete pathways to deport Afghans without legal residence permits or who are deemed a security risk.

  according to The Guardian — International Edition

• In October, 20 EU states and Schengen countries asked the commission , the executive arm of the EU, to co-ordinate such talks.

  according to The National (UAE)

• About 40% of the population in Afghanistan is affected by hunger, according to the International Rescue Committee.

  according to The Guardian — International Edition

• Belgian officials have refused to disclose the exact date of the visit, citing security concerns.

  according to Amu TV +1

• EU officials have repeatedly said the talks are intended to address practical migration issues rather than diplomatic relations with Afghanistan's rulers.

  according to Euronews English — News

• However, the Belgian government said it approved five visas for members of the delegation after security assessments found no evidence that the individuals posed a threat.

  according to Euronews English — News

• Since returning to power, the Taliban have imposed sweeping restrictions on women and girls, including bans on secondary and university education, limits on employment and strict constraints on freedom of movement.

  according to Amu TV +1

• According to EU data, member states received about 1 million asylum applications from Afghans between 2013 and 2024, with roughly half approved.

  according to Deutsche Welle English — All +2

• European governments have increasingly pushed for stricter migration policies as the issue has gained political prominence across the continent.

  according to Deutsche Welle English — All +2

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• Afghanistan is currently facing a humanitarian crisis.

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