Germans Permit Disregarded asMultiple Afghans Arrested in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have detained at least 20 Afghans who have been accepted for relocation to Germany, according to reports by local police and the German Press Agency. Among these detained individuals are around 350 former local staff of German institutions and their families.
The detention and potential deportation of these Afghans have been triggered by Pakistan's halt of visa extensions and the launch of deportation campaigns against Afghan refugees, including those legally residing and waiting for resettlement.
The situation arose after the Taliban took power in August 2021, prompting Germany to establish various acceptance procedures for people from Afghanistan. However, over 2,000 Afghans promised resettlement in Germany remain stranded in Pakistan due to the suspension or slowing down of German resettlement programs after a change in government.
In response, human rights groups have criticized both Pakistan and Germany, filing legal complaints against German officials for failing to protect Afghans promised asylum despite known deportation risks. Deportees face grave risks upon returning to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, including threats, arbitrary detention, and mistreatment.
German diplomats, officials, and employees of the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit are attempting to prevent Pakistani authorities from deporting detained Afghans with acceptance from Germany. High-level talks are underway between the two countries to address the issue and support those detained or deported.
Several families were arrested on Thursday, and raids were conducted in several accommodations in Pakistan on Wednesday. Some Afghans have already been deported to Afghanistan, while others are currently being held in detention centers in Islamabad.
The Kabul Air Bridge organization has reported that some people have already had to return to Afghanistan due to the ongoing situation. Another resident of the guest houses reported that families are packing their bags out of fear of further arrests.
As of June 20, around 2,400 Afghan women and men in Pakistan are waiting to receive a visa. The Federal Foreign Office has confirmed this number, expressing concern over the situation and the potential risks faced by these individuals.
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