EU and Taliban Talks on Afghan Returns | Cork News

EU officials secretly held talks in Brussels with Taliban delegates over returning Afghan migrants — sparking outrage amid the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on women’s rights, including banning girls from school and barring women from public life. Ireland’s Justice Minister confirmed Irish officials weren’t involved, emphasizing that any returns must be voluntary, safe, and dignified while upholding fundamental human rights. As the EU grapples with balancing migration policy and moral responsibility, the UN labels Afghanistan a “graveyard for human rights,” citing arrests for hairstyles and women barred from UN sites — leaving global leaders torn between pragmatism and principle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5edc376b51f0a4e2