Taliban urges US to handle Afghan deportations with responsibility

The Afghan foreign ministry issued the appeal on Monday, expressing concerns about how the US handles the return of Afghan immigrants to their homeland. Officials in Kabul emphasised the need for careful consideration of individual circumstances during the deportation process.

The Taliban administration stated it was ready to engage constructively with American authorities to address challenges associated with repatriations. The statement reflects growing coordination between the two governments on practical matters despite their historically adversarial relationship.

Afghanistan has faced significant demographic pressures in recent years, with large numbers of citizens seeking opportunities abroad. The issue of deportations has become increasingly complex, particularly given the country's ongoing economic difficulties and political transition since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.

The appeal underscores tensions between managing returning populations and maintaining diplomatic relations with the United States, which maintains immigration enforcement priorities while Afghanistan seeks to manage the social and economic impacts of mass repatriations.