Germany to Increase Deportation Flights of Convicted Afghan Criminals to Up to Three per Month

Germany plans to increase the frequency of charter flights for deporting convicted Afghan criminals to Afghanistan, aiming for up to three such flights each month. The decision follows technical-level negotiations between officials from the German Interior Ministry and representatives of the Taliban.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that the deportations are proceeding on a regular basis and will be pursued with determination. Approximately one hundred Afghan nationals who have been convicted of crimes are currently detained in German prisons and are subject to deportation orders.

Authorities intend to carry out the removals through a combination of charter flights and scheduled commercial flights. The organization Pro Asyl has voiced strong opposition to the plan, arguing that it risks granting legitimacy to the Taliban administration amid ongoing concerns over conditions in Afghanistan.

The German move occurs as the European Parliament has endorsed tighter regulations governing the return of migrants, opening the possibility for deportation facilities to be set up in countries outside the European Union. These measures reflect a broader trend among European nations to address migration and security issues through enhanced deportation efforts.