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EU Quietly Deports Afghans to Taliban-Ruled Collapse Economy
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14d agoFrance 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines

EU Quietly Deports Afghans to Taliban-Ruled Collapse Economy

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European governments are expanding deportations to Afghanistan despite not officially recognizing the Taliban regime, exposing a contradiction between diplomatic non-recognition and practical migration policy. The investigation reveals Afghan asylum seekers are being returned to a country facing economic crisis, creating humanitarian concerns for deportees with limited prospects. This pragmatic engagement represents a shift in EU foreign policy toward Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

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EU states are deporting people to a country they don't recognize—a legal fiction that shields conscience while erasing lives.

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