Germany recently deported 28 Afghan nationals back to Kabul, all of whom were convicted offenders with deportation orders. The operation, facilitated through Qatar Airways, was the result of months of secret negotiations between Berlin and the Taliban authorities.
Each deportee received €1,000 before the flight, and Germany sought support from regional partners for the deportations. This move comes after Germany halted deportations to Afghanistan in 2021.
In response, the Taliban urged Germany to handle the issue diplomatically and through consular channels to avoid endangering Afghan nationals. This deportation followed calls for stricter measures against migrants in Germany after a fatal stabbing by an Afghan refugee.
With no diplomatic ties to the Taliban, Germany navigated the process carefully to address security concerns and diplomatic protocols. As the situation in Afghanistan evolves, Germany faces challenges in managing the return of Afghan nationals with deportation orders.