Deportation flight to Afghanistan: 81 fates and the worries of the families

Deportation flight to Afghanistan: 81 fates and the worries of the families

On July 18, 2025, a significant event occurred in Germany: the first deportation flight to Afghanistan in a year took off and brought 81 Afghans back to their home country. Loud daily news The flight landed in Kabul at 5:33 p.m. local time. But what was supposed to be a return turned out to be a worrying uncertainty for many. Local journalist Amir New Patman reported that no one came out of the terminal after landing and relatives remained uncertain about the fate of their relatives.

The German Interior Minister Dobrindt stated that the deportees were serious and serious criminals. However, this portrayal is questioned by a young German woman whose fiancé was convicted of an offense under the Narcotics Act but is neither a murderer nor a sex offender. She emphasizes that he came to Germany as a minor, completed school and an apprenticeship and was only arrested during an interview to extend his toleration.

Secret return and international reaction

Women who are relatives of the deportees are sad and stunned and are demanding a differentiated approach to those affected. Refugee organizations such as Pro Asyl and Amnesty International are alarmed and criticize the deportations. Pro Asyl describes this as a violation of international law, while the organization's Wiebke Judith denounces the Taliban's brutal violence, including floggings and executions. How ZDF Reports say there are serious concerns about torture and persecution if these people are sent back to the Taliban-ruled country.

The UN called for an immediate halt to deportations, and UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk warned against arbitrary detention or torture if people return to Afghanistan, a country considered one of the poorest in the world and suffering heavily from the influence of the Taliban. Dobrindt, who convened a migration summit while the deportation flight was taking place, reiterated that there would continue to be deportations in the future.

Political debate and security situation

The debate about deportations to Afghanistan was further fueled by a knife attack by an Afghan on an anti-Islam activist in Mannheim, in which a police officer was injured. This has led to calls for a reassessment of the security situation. Hamburg's Interior Senator Andy Grothe is calling for more consistent deportations, even though the conditions for deporting Afghans were eased a few months ago, but the security situation is not considered stable. While the CDU, SPD and FDP are in favor of deporting serious criminals, critics agree that the human rights situation speaks against such measures. The time emphasizes that the German state does not carry out deportations to countries without safe acceptance.

The situation in Afghanistan remains tense and uncertain. While the Taliban consider the talks with Germany to be important, the Federal Republic does not recognize the regime. The deportees' papers were issued by the consular department in Kabul, and relatives were informed by the Taliban to come back the next day. The last deportation flight in the summer of 2024 resulted in the deportees being released after a week provided they signed a declaration that they would no longer commit any criminal offenses.

Enough cause for discussion and emotional reactions. In the midst of this complex situation, the fate of those affected and the political decisions that affect them are of utmost importance. What will happen next for the 81 Afghans, and what does that mean for the future of deportation practices in Germany?