Germany faces criticism for plans to deport individuals to Afghanistan despite Taliban rule. The UN Human Rights Office stated that returning people to Afghanistan is inappropriate due to ongoing human rights violations. A non-return advisory from the UN refugee agency remains in effect, explaining that conditions in Afghanistan are not conducive for safe returns. The German government, led by conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is prioritizing deportations amidst rising anti-immigrant sentiment while limiting new refugee intakes significantly.
Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, stated, 'It is not appropriate to return people to Afghanistan,' citing ongoing human rights violations in the country.
Arafat Jamal from UNHCR emphasized that a 'non-return advisory' remains in place for Afghanistan, indicating that 'the conditions on the ground are not yet ready for returns'.
Germany's Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, mentioned the need to 'make agreements directly with Afghanistan to enable deportations,' despite the ongoing humanitarian crises.
Since the Taliban's recontrol in 2021, Germany halted deportations to Afghanistan but is now reconsidering, prioritizing a reduction in refugee intake.
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