Austria Continues Asylum Talks with Taliban

Austria will continue its "technical talks" with representatives of the radical Islamic Taliban in Afghanistan. This was clarified by Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) on Thursday during the "Current Hour" of the Federal Council. This is necessary to be able to deport criminal refugees back to their home country. The Interior Minister emphasized that these are not "diplomatic talks."

Deportations to Syria

Deportations to Syria are also to continue, especially for criminals. The aim is to move from individual cases to a regular practice. However, Karner repeatedly emphasized that this would not affect individuals who have become a valuable part of society. They need not fear being deported. Mass deportations, as some would like, have no place in a constitutional state and will not happen under his watch.

(APA/Red)

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