Germany has resumed deporting Afghan citizens back to their home country following failed asylum applications and criminal convictions. A chartered flight transported a group of deportees from Leipzig under police supervision at an early-morning hour. The operation was part of a broader effort to address the growing backlog of asylum cases and ensure the rule of law is upheld.
The deportations come amid ongoing discussions about the long-term implications of Germany’s refugee policies and the challenges of integrating Afghan nationals into German society. Officials have emphasized that the decision to deport individuals with criminal records is based on legal proceedings and the need to maintain public safety within the country.
Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the conditions of the deportations and the potential impact on the families of those being returned. Nonetheless, the German government maintains that the process is conducted in accordance with international law and that all deportees have been through rigorous legal scrutiny before being sent back to Afghanistan.