EU allocates €20 million to support Afghan returnees
The funding will help the International Organization for Migration expand assistance for returnees.
Immigration
Human Rights
Residents report further detentions of women by Taliban in Herat, Farah
Local sources say at least six women were detained this week, as reports continue to emerge of intensified enforcement of.
Media
CPJ urges Taliban to reopen Tamadon TV after Kabul raid
The media watchdog says the shutdown of one of Afghanistan's few remaining independent broadcasters marks an escalation in the Taliban's.
Politics
Russian envoy says one SCO member blocking Taliban participation
Kabulov said the Taliban are seeking full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, but opposition from one member state has.
Politics
EU lawmaker apologizes to Afghans over Brussels talks with Taliban
Rochelle García Hermida said the European Parliament had failed to stop a meeting with Taliban representatives.
Politics
No such thing as technical talks with Taliban, Neumann says
Hannah Neumann said there is "no such thing as technical talks" with the Taliban.
Politics
Australian parliament relaunches Friendship Group with Afghan people
The bipartisan initiative signals continued support for Afghans, particularly women and girls, amid ongoing human rights concerns under Taliban rule.
Politics
EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels despite criticism
The Taliban delegation said discussions with European officials went beyond deportations.
Immigration, Politics
Amnesty calls EU deportation talks with Taliban ‘reckless’
The rights group says discussions with the Taliban on migrant deportations could put Afghans at risk.
Immigration, Politics
Rights groups, lawmakers urge EU to cancel talks with Taliban
The letter warns that hosting Taliban representatives would grant legitimacy to a regime accused of systematic human rights abuses.