Turkey suspended visa exemption for Afghan diplomatic passport holders, including Taliban leadership, effective June 1.

Turkey suspended its 2008 visa exemption agreement with Afghanistan for diplomatic passport holders, including the Taliban leadership, effective June 1. The move followed a visit by Turkish migration officials to discuss irregular Afghan migration and deportation. Turkey remains a key destination for Afghan migrants, despite having no formal diplomatic relations post-Taliban takeover in 2021.

May 29, 2024
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