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European governments quietly expand talks with Taliban on deportations and aid

· ≈ Kabul, Afghanistan · single source so far

European governments, though not recognising the Taliban administration, are expanding negotiations over migrant deportations, diplomatic representation and economic assistance, according to a New York Times investigation. Afghanistan's economic crisis leaves deportees with little to return to.

Location
≈ Kabul, Afghanistan · Afghanistan live map
Coordinates
≈ 34.56°N 69.21°E
Reported
19 Oct 2026, 06:33 UTC
Category
Diplomacy
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
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  • The incidents occurred off Lesbos and Samos.
  • The dead include an infant.
Updated 22 Oct 2026, 06:39 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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