France discusses possible returns of Afghan migrants with Taliban authorities

Immigration · First reported 2 Nov, 19:55 · Updated 20:22

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France’s interior minister confirmed technical discussions with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities about returning Afghan migrants in an irregular situation. France does not formally recognize the Taliban government, and the minister said deportation is a priority for people he considers potential public-order threats.

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told parliament France is holding technical discussions with Taliban authorities about returning some Afghans in an irregular situation.
Nunez said France’s priority was deporting people he said might pose threats to public order; the report says France has joined about 20 EU countries seeking to speed returns, particularly for Afghans convicted by courts. [ce31aee5-bd0c-4cf8-b9c7-491dcf22f3cb
A French lawmaker criticized the discussions, while the report also notes rights concerns about conditions in Afghanistan and calls by the UN rights chief to halt forced returns.

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Key facts

French official: Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed the discussions to parliament.
Purpose discussed: Returning some Afghan migrants in an irregular situation.
EU context: The report says France has joined about 20 EU countries to speed up returns, particularly for Afghans convicted by courts.
Formal relations: France does not formally recognize or maintain diplomatic relations with the Taliban government.