Germany’s interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, proposed direct negotiations with the Taliban to facilitate the deportation of Afghan migrants, a move that sparked backlash from coalition partners who oppose normalizing relations with the regime. As the government seeks to reduce immigration amid rising far-right sentiments, any formal deal would be unprecedented for a Western nation, with critics labeling it a recognition of a “terrorist regime.”
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Germany’s interior minister wants to talk directly with the Taliban to help send Afghan migrants back to their home country, which has upset some of his government partners.
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