Afghanistan Peace Campaign
German media reported that a group of 155 Afghan local staff members who worked for the German government were transferred from Islamabad to Berlin on Tuesday. According to Bild newspaper, another group of Afghan refugees is expected to be transferred from Islamabad to Germany next month.
Some of those transferred to Berlin had worked for the German government before the German forces left Afghanistan in 2021. These individuals were part of the local staff employed by the German government in Afghanistan.
The Bild newspaper also noted that the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU) have criticized these flights. German politician Thorsten Frei warned that the federal government is bringing in people from Afghanistan instead of focusing on deporting Afghan criminals.
Reports indicate that Germany has accepted over 48,000 Afghans since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. Of these, 38,000 are individuals identified as “at risk” by the German government.
The AfD’s rise has sparked concerns among migrants about potential changes in immigration policies. The transfer of Afghan refugees to Germany continues, reflecting the country’s ongoing commitment to those at risk in Afghanistan.
However, with the AfD’s increased influence, the issue of immigration and refugee policies is becoming more contentious. Election outcomes could shape future policies, balancing humanitarian efforts with concerns over security and immigration control, potentially impacting Germany’s domestic and international stance on refugees.
Around 3,000 Afghans with German admission permits are currently waiting in Islamabad for their transfer to Berlin. This ongoing refugee process continues to be a significant issue in Germany’s foreign policy and immigration strategy. The government’s approach has sparked debate over the consistency of its policies regarding Afghan refugees.