European Union Are Seeking Diplomatic Contact With the Taliban to Make Deportations to Afghanistan Easier, a Move That Has Horrified Victims

Zabihulla Arab, one such victim, said: I never want to see any of the Taliban again. The outreach marks a significant shift in policy, as both Germany and the EU have previously refused to engage with the Taliban since they took power in Afghanistan. The goal is to facilitate the return of Afghan nationals who have been denied asylum, despite concerns about the human rights situation under Taliban rule.

Critics, including Arab, argue that such diplomatic engagement legitimizes a regime responsible for widespread abuses. The article notes that the full details of the negotiations are not yet public, but the move has already sparked outrage among Afghan refugees and human rights groups in Germany. The EU and German governments have not yet issued official statements beyond confirming the diplomatic efforts.