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The EU has invited the Taliban to Brussels – what message does this send to Afghan women?

Published 18 June 2026 · europe

Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghan women have been systematically stripped of their rights to education, work, and movement. Now, the EU

Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghan women have been systematically stripped of their rights to education, work, and movement. Now, the EU is inviting Taliban officials to Brussels - not to discuss those rights, but to negotiate deportation deals. Fereschta Abbasi, Afghanistan researcher at Human Rights Watch, talks to DW about what she thinks that choice says about Europe's priorities. #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe

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