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
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.
Politics
Belgium issues one-day visas to Taliban delegation: Report
The meeting in Brussels would mark the first known visit by Taliban representatives to EU institutions since their return to.
Politics
Taliban’s Kabul mayor detained in Kandahar for three weeks, sources say
The reported detention of Abdul Rasheed comes amid an internal investigation into corruption within Kabul Municipality.
Politics
Germany to accept six more Taliban diplomats: Report
Berlin has reportedly agreed to expand the Taliban's diplomatic presence in Germany as part of efforts to increase deportation flights.
Human Rights, Politics
Bennett says Taliban talks in Brussels would ‘insult’ Afghans
The UN special rapporteur backed concerns over new EU deportation rules and warned against returning Afghans to unsafe conditions.
Politics
Taliban expand smartphone ban to Panjshir
The ban follows similar restrictions imposed in a number of provinces, where sources say smart devices are being removed from.
Politics
Neumann: Taliban talks belong in Kabul, not Brussels
Neumann says plans to host Taliban representatives risks undermining the EU’s own conditions for engagement.