Germany resumes deportations of migrants to Afghanistan
German media reported that on Friday, August 30, Germany began deporting Afghan “criminal” migrants. According to Der Spiegel, today, a flight carrying 28 Afghan migrants with criminal records departed from Leipzig airport to Kabul.
These migrants, originating from various states in Germany, have been expelled to Afghanistan.
Following recent violent incidents, the coalition government faces increased pressure to adopt stricter migration policies. These include a deadly stabbing at a city festival last week linked to Daesh and the killing of a German policeman by an Afghan man in a knife attack in June.
Der Spiegel also noted that the German government has paid €1000 for each “criminal” migrant deported. It was reported that Germany indirectly engaged with the Taliban through Qatar regarding the deportation of Afghan “criminal” migrants.
Despite Germany’s intention to deport these migrants, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of Annalena Baerbock, has opposed direct negotiations with the Taliban. Germany continues discussions with neighboring countries of Afghanistan, including Uzbekistan, for the expulsion of Afghan migrants.
Earlier, the German Chancellor had stated that the deportation of Afghan and Syrian “criminal” migrants would commence soon.
Germany’s decision to deport Afghan migrants with criminal backgrounds underscores the challenges and complexities of immigration policy amid security concerns and diplomatic engagements with countries in the region.
The incidents have fueled public debate and political actions aimed at addressing these issues within Germany and beyond.
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