The German government has deported 13 Afghan citizens who were convicted of various crimes to Kabul. These individuals were transferred to Afghanistan on a charter flight on September 15 (24th of Sunbula). According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany, all of these individuals are men and have been convicted of sexual crimes, physical violence, and drug trafficking.
Increase in deportations after engagement with the Taliban
The German government has started the process of deporting migrants to Afghanistan since 2024 and has increased deportations through formal engagement with the Taliban group. This engagement includes the acceptance of two Taliban diplomats at the Afghan embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Bonn. So far, 263 migrants, the majority of whom have been convicted of sexual crimes, murder, and drug trafficking, have been deported from Germany to Afghanistan.
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Status of Afghan migrants in Germany
A migrant support organization in Germany has announced that by the end of 2025, about 13,000 Afghan citizens will need to leave Germany. Of this number, approximately 10,000 have a status of "Duldung" or "tolerated residence." This status means that currently, there is no possibility of deporting these individuals, but if they commit a legal violation, the German government can take action to deport them.
Widespread restrictions on media and public space in Afghanistan have affected citizens' access to independent information. In this situation, some media outlets, especially in Germany, continue to independently and responsibly publish news and realities related to Afghanistan.
These developments regarding migration to Germany and the deportation of Afghan migrants have raised concerns among human rights and migrant support organizations. Given the difficult living conditions in Afghanistan, these deportations may have significant social and humanitarian repercussions.
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