Germany's second deportation flight to Afghanistan takes off: controversial decision and consequences

In Europe, migration policy and security issues have once again become among the most pressing topics. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, in an interview with ARD television channel, announced that another major flight carrying Afghan citizens who had committed crimes in the country had been carried out, reports dw.com.

According to available information, a plane carrying 81 Afghans departed from Leipzig airport for Afghanistan. According to Dobrindt, these individuals had been convicted of crimes in Germany, and it was legally impossible for them to remain in the country. “The grounds for forced deportation were examined clearly and transparently,” the minister said.

The deportation process involved several of Germany's "strategic partners," including Qatar. This situation makes international cooperation even more significant, as the possibility of establishing direct contact with Afghanistan was limited.

Such flights have been extremely rare in recent years: the last time was in August 2024, when 28 Afghan criminals were returned to their homeland. It was also noted that each of them received a compensation of 1,000 euros before departure.

One of the key points — this process was the second deportation since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. It was also reported that, to protect the families of those deported from Germany, the Taliban issued a written guarantee that the families would not be held accountable.

Political and public discussions around migration and security issues are becoming increasingly heated. The consequences of deportation, human rights, security, and the impact on Germany–Afghanistan relations have become some of the most pressing questions for the European public today.

Final word: Germany's decisions have serious grounds in terms of security and legality, but their humanitarian and political consequences are sure to trigger further debates. In the near future, new analyses and political debates on this issue are inevitable. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!