France in technical talks with Taliban on deportation of Afghans
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Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- voanews.com19:46first to report
The French government has confirmed ‘technical’ talks with the Taliban to facilitate the deportation to Afghanistan of Afghan nationals residing without legal status or who are considered a national security threat in France.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)04:30
Cinq ans après la prise de pouvoir par les talibans, la France engage un dialogue avec Kaboul afin de faciliter l’expulsion de ressortissants afghans en situation irrégulière et jugés « dangereux ». Une source d’inquiétude et d’indignation pour celles et ceux qui ont fui le régime.
Mon, 2 November 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)23:50
Die Regierung in Paris will irreguläre afghanische Migranten in ihre Heimat zurückschicken. Dafür laufen Gespräche mit den Taliban. In den USA wiederum gibt es Pläne für eine Abschiebung auf Umwegen.
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- Le Monde English08:18
France does not formally recognize, or maintain diplomatic relations with, the Taliban government formed after the armed group took power in 2021. But it has joined about 20 EU countries to speed up the return of Afghans, specifically those who have been convicted by courts.
Thu, 5 November 2026
1 report- Le Monde English15:32
Following the lead of several other European countries, France has opened a dialogue with the Taliban regime to coordinate the deportation of undocumented Afghans.