INTERNATIONAL — June 22, 2026
Amnesty International Urges EU to Halt Deportations of Afghan Migrants and Cooperation with Taliban
The organization warned that returnees face risks of torture, arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances amid a humanitarian crisis and ongoing repression.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Afghanistan International — 2 min read
Amnesty International has urged the European Union and its member states to stop deporting Afghan migrants and to end all cooperation with the Taliban on forced returns.
The organization stated that Afghanistan is not safe for returns due to severe human rights abuses and a humanitarian crisis. It cited risks for returnees including torture, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, harassment, and reprisals under Taliban rule.
Amnesty International described any EU cooperation on deportations as reckless and dangerous, and contrary to obligations under the principle of non-refoulement. The group called for European countries to refrain from sending Afghans back to a country where their safety cannot be assured.
The statement responds to EU plans for technical engagement with Taliban officials on migration mechanisms, including proposals to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels for talks. United Nations bodies have repeatedly stated that conditions in Afghanistan do not allow for the forced return of its nationals.
Amnesty International emphasized that such returns would expose individuals to further violations and urged European policymakers to explore alternatives that uphold international human rights standards.
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Reliability assessment
Two independent outlets corroborate the core event of Amnesty International's public statement with consistent details on the call to action, risks cited, and EU-Taliban context. The statement is directly attributable to a named organization with on-record quotes.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "terrible" abuses; "institutionalized system of repression"; "reckless and dangerous"; "deeply concerning" political message; these phrases emotionally frame the Taliban and EU actions with strong negative judgment and advocacy language.; Amu TV: "in no way a safe country for return", "reckless, dangerous", "institutionalized system of repression" — these phrases frame the situation with strong negative judgment and advocacy language against the policy.
Independent web corroboration
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Amnesty International urges the European Union (EU) institutions and member states to abandon Afghanistan deportation plans and end any readmission cooperation with Taliban de facto authorities
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Where reports agree
- Amnesty International issued a statement urging the EU to stop deporting Afghans and cooperating with the Taliban on returns
- Afghanistan is described as unsafe for returns due to Taliban human rights abuses and humanitarian crisis
- Returned individuals face risks of torture, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and other violations
- The statement responds to EU plans for technical talks with Taliban officials on migration
- EU engagement is criticized as ignoring human rights commitments and the principle of non-refoulement
Where reports differ
- Minor spelling variation in Amnesty director's name (Eve Geddie vs Yves Gadi)
- Afghanistan International includes additional details on reactions from 83 human rights groups and 47 MEPs opposing Taliban visas; Amu TV omits these
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