German media have reported that 30 Afghan migrants were deported to Kabul on a charter flight from Leipzig Airport early Tuesday morning, August 25.
According to the German newspaper Bild, the group was flown back to Afghanistan as part of Germany’s ongoing deportation efforts. The report said that several of those deported had no criminal records and were forcibly returned to Afghanistan.
The deportation comes amid continued debate in Germany and across Europe over the return of Afghan nationals, particularly given the security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Germany has previously faced political pressure to increase deportations of rejected asylum seekers and individuals considered a security concern. At the same time, human rights organizations have raised concerns about returning people to Afghanistan, citing potential risks related to security, human rights and access to basic services.
The latest flight reportedly departed from Leipzig Airport and arrived in Kabul, although further details about the identities of the deportees and their individual immigration cases have not been disclosed.
The reported inclusion of migrants without criminal records is likely to fuel further discussion about Germany’s deportation policy toward Afghan nationals.
The development highlights the complex balance between European immigration policies and concerns over conditions in Afghanistan, where millions continue to face humanitarian and economic challenges.