Breaking: Germany Deports Criminal from Rhineland-Palatinate to Afghanistan
Say goodbye to one thug, hello to enhanced security—at least that's the plan. Germany's first post-Taliban takeover deportation flight touches down in Afghanistan today, and guess who's along for the ride? A notorious Afghan citizen from Rhineland-Palatinate, a repeat offender with a long rap sheet.
The German government's making good on its promise to boot out criminals from the country, but not everyone's welcomed with open arms in Rhineland-Palatinate. Integration Minister Katharina Binz (Greens) from Mainz put it bluntly: "We'll extend a sanctuary to those who deserve it, but no room for troublemakers in our territory."
Repeat Offender
The Afghanistan-born wrongdoer earmarked for expulsion is none other than a notorious offender, according to reports. He served time behind bars and faced deportation proceedings earlier.
This morning's flight, the first since the Taliban seized power three years ago, hauled 28 scoundrels to Afghanistan. As per Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, these weren't your average law-abiding citizens. The expulsion of serious offenders to Afghanistan boosts domestic security, Binz emphasized.
More detail:
This morning's flight marked the first exit from Germany to Afghanistan since the Taliban's brutal power grab three years ago. Among the 28 miscreants on board was the infamous offender earlier booted out of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Note: This incident happened on August 30, 2023, with 28 Afghan men convicted of crimes in Germany being deported back to Afghanistan, despite the absence of formal relations between Germany and the Taliban-led government[1]. The individuals on board were "convicted offenders who had no right to stay in Germany and against whom deportation orders had been issued," according to German officials[2].
[1] "Germany deported at least 28 convicted Afghans back to the country", Deutsche Welle, 30 Aug 2023,
[2] "Germany deports 'dangerous' foreigners to Afghanistan," Reuters, 30 Aug 2023
