Germany Deports 25 Afghan Migrants Convicted of Crimes to Afghanistan

Germany deports 25 Afghan migrants convicted of serious crimes to Kabul under a controversial agreement, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.

Der Spiegel reported that Germany has deported 25 Afghan migrants convicted of criminal offenses to Kabul on a charter flight.

The deportees, many transferred directly from prisons, were escorted by German police and are expected to be handed over to the authorities in Afghanistan upon arrival.

Officials said those expelled had been convicted of a range of serious crimes, including theft, drug trafficking, violent assault, kidnapping, and politically motivated offenses.

The removals were carried out under an arrangement between Germany and the Taliban authorities, allowing deportations of individuals classified as criminal offenders.

This follows a similar operation in February, when 20 Afghan migrants were deported under comparable circumstances.

Germany has faced increasing domestic pressure to tighten migration policies, particularly regarding individuals convicted of serious crimes, amid broader debates over security and integration.

However, deportations to Afghanistan remain highly controversial due to ongoing security risks and humanitarian concerns in the country.

Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned against forced returns to Afghanistan, citing risks of violence, instability, and lack of reintegration support.

European governments have struggled to balance legal enforcement with international protection obligations, especially in cases involving asylum seekers with criminal convictions.

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