European Union & Taliban

European Union: The European Union has implemented a new migration and asylum pact, significantly overhauling its policies to tighten border controls, accelerate deportations, and establish 'return hubs' outside the bloc. This move aims to address irregular migration but faces criticism from human rights groups.

Taliban: Taliban officials have been invited by the International — European Commission to Brussels to discuss the deportation and readmission of Afghan nationals without a right to stay in the EU, despite warnings from human rights groups.

European Union: Holds talks with Taliban on migration and asylum returns, balancing engagement with rights concerns.

Taliban: Central actor; marks five years in power, maintains restrictions on women and girls, and seeks international recognition while facing sanctions and ICC warrants.

European Union: EU held talks with Taliban delegation, signaling a small crack in diplomatic isolation.

Taliban: Taliban government imposes restrictions on women and girls, contributing to economic decline and international isolation.

European Union: The EU mission condemned the attack, reinforcing international criticism of violence against children and education centers in Afghanistan.

Taliban: The Taliban-run government is responsible for security in Afghanistan — Kabul; the attack underlines its failure to protect civilians, potentially affecting its international legitimacy and relations.