Germany Resumes Deportations to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, 28 Afghans Given €1000 Each

Aug 30, 2024, 06:59 AM

Germany has resumed deportations of Afghan nationals for the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The deportations mark a significant policy reversal by Berlin, which had previously held off on returning individuals to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The first deportation flight left Germany with 28 Afghan criminals on board, each reportedly given €1000. This move comes as Germany faces increasing pressure to address migration issues. The deportations were facilitated through a Qatar-brokered deal, which some view as a diplomatic win for the Taliban, granting them a semblance of legitimacy.