Over 200 Afghans approved for resettlement in Germany were deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan after living temporarily in Pakistan. The German Foreign Ministry reported that 211 Afghans were sent back, and around 450 Afghans with admission permits are detained in Pakistan facing potential deportation. Meanwhile, over 2,000 Afghans who had received promises of admission post-Taliban takeover are still awaiting their opportunity to leave Pakistan. The German government also reported more than $20 billion paid in 2024 to individuals unable to work, alongside warnings of possible tax hikes due to a budget shortfall.
More than 200 Afghans who were approved for resettlement in Germany were deported back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan from Pakistan, where they had been temporarily living.
Around 450 Afghans with German admission permits have been detained in Pakistan in preparation for deportation, indicating a concerning trend in refugee processing.
The German Federal Government's expenditure topped over $20 billion in 2024 to assist individuals unable to earn a living, amidst a growing budget shortfall.
Approximately 2,000 Afghans, including human rights defenders, lawyers, teachers, and journalists, with admission promises from Germany post-Taliban takeover, remain stranded in Pakistan.
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