Germany deports Afghan nationals for first time since Taliban takeover

Germany on Friday reversed a policy to stop returning migrants to Afghanistan due to human rights concerns after the Taliban took power in 2021. The first group of 28 Afghans who were “convicted offenders”, according to German authorities, boarded a Kabul-bound Friday as the Germany’s coalition government faces pressure to take a tougher stance on migration after a deadly knife attack in Solingen a week ago and ahead of regional elections in which the far-right AfD party is expected to make big gains.

Aug 30, 2024 - 16:00
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Germany deports Afghan nationals for first time since Taliban takeover
Germany on Friday reversed a policy to stop returning migrants to Afghanistan due to human rights concerns after the Taliban took power in 2021. The first group of 28 Afghans who were “convicted offenders”, according to German authorities, boarded a Kabul-bound Friday as the Germany’s coalition government faces pressure to take a tougher stance on migration after a deadly knife attack in Solingen a week ago and ahead of regional elections in which the far-right AfD party is expected to make big gains.

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