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Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
A delegation from the Afghan Taliban met Tuesday with European Union staff in Brussels for closed-door talks that focused on diplomatic services and the “dignified returns” of Afghans to the isolated and war-ravaged nation, a Taliban official said.Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migr...
Key takeaway The Commission said it co-chaired the meeting with Sweden and that representatives from 15 of the EU's 27 nations participated in discussions focused on easing deportations of criminals and security threats.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The meeting between the Afghan Taliban and EU officials has implications for the San Antonio area, where many refugees have resettled. As Afghans make up a significant group of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union, the talks on deportations may set a precedent for how the US handles similar situations. Local organizations that provide support to refugees may need to prepare for potential changes in deportation policies, which could affect the lives of Afghan families in Alamo Heights and surrounding communities. The fact that EU countries are engaging with the Taliban despite not recognizing them as a legitimate government raises questions about the balance between human rights and diplomatic pragmatism, and how this balance will be struck in the US, particularly in cities like San Antonio that have a large refugee population.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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