Brussels negotiates with the Taliban the return of migrants

The European Commission has initiated technical contacts with the Taliban regime to coordinate the repatriation of migrants, including dangerous criminals. Although they deny that this implies official recognition, the measure prioritizes citizen security over human rights, raising concerns about possible forced deportations to a country with serious violations.

aerial view of a European Union border control office, a male migrant in handcuffs being escorted by two uniformed officers toward a waiting van, a laptop on a desk displaying a digital map with deportation routes to Afghanistan, a Taliban flag icon on the screen, documents with biometric data scattered on the table, cold fluorescent overhead lighting, shadows on concrete floor, photorealistic cinematic style, high contrast, gritty security atmosphere, no visible text or numbers

The technical dilemma of deporting without recognizing the regime 🤔

From a logistical standpoint, repatriation requires identification systems and transit agreements that clash with the absence of diplomatic relations. The EU must implement identity verification protocols and returnee tracking without legitimizing the de facto government. This involves using intermediaries like the IOM and cleaning biometric databases, a costly and legally complex process.

Taliban 2.0: now with a package return service 📦

Who would have thought. The same ones who banned music now have a direct line to Brussels to manage returns. It almost looks like customer service, but without the possibility of a refund. Of course, if you are a woman and get deported, do not expect a welcome coffee. At least the bureaucracy is fast: they send you back faster than an Amazon order.