(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Germany on Tuesday deported 25 Afghan migrants convicted of criminal offences to Kabul via a charter flight, citing public safety concerns.
According to Ministry of interior, the aircraft took off from Leipzig overnight and arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in the morning.
The men had reportedly been convicted in Germany of manslaughter, rape, grievous bodily harm and drug offences.
The flight is linked to a direct agreement between the German government and the Taliban in Afghanistan, allowing Berlin to carry out regular deportations to the country without the involvement of intermediary states.
According to a report, the German police are accompanying these individuals and will return after handing them over to the Taliban authorities.
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It is reported that most of the deported individuals were transferred directly from prison to the airport.
The report states that they had been imprisoned in several German states on various charges, including theft, trafficking in stolen goods, drug trafficking, gang rape, involuntary manslaughter, hostage-taking, kidnapping for extortion, and politically motivated crimes.
In February 20 “criminal” migrants were deported to Afghanistan.
The Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt labeled the move as ‘absolutely necessary, emphasising that individuals who violate German laws must face consequences regardless of asylum status.
He said the action reflected Germany’s ongoing efforts to balance humanitarian obligations with law enforcement priorities.
(NAN)
