General · 25 April 2026
Mahmood Refuses to Rule Out Afghan Deportation Programme
Rejected Afghan asylum seekers in the UK could face deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood refused to rule out a returns programme, saying she is closely monitoring Sweden-led EU talks with Taliban officials and internal government discussions. Such a step would significantly escalate UK engagement with the Taliban, which Britain does not formally recognise, alarming humanitarian groups.
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