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Berlin Criminals Flown to Afghanistan - A Signal of Strict Enforcement
Boffing off to Afghanistan, Berlin's lawbreakers joined the inaugural flight post the Taliban takeover. Berlin's Justice Senator, Felor Badenberg (CDU), grinned, "Deporting miscreants from Berlin, along with the public prosecutor's office, is a clear message to bolster trust in the infallible rule of law."
Initially, the number of Berliners onboard was under wraps. But in the wee hours, a 787 Boeing took off from Leipzig/Halle Airport, with 28 Afghan convicts en route to Afghanistan. This extravagant operation was headlined by the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
"Safety and justice should always reign supreme," Badenberg proclaimed. "Deportations must be enforced. If we fail to act, we'll face a tough battle against extremists."
This flight,規ிシ, marked the first deportation to Afghanistan following the Taliban seizing power. And it's a sign that Germany ain't holding back when it comes to upholding the law.
According to dpa sources, the deportees were "convicted offenders who had no basis to stay in Germany and for whom deportation orders had been issued," as stated by government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit. Despite not having formal ties with the Taliban-led government, they got the green light to land at Kabul International Airport[1].
But Amnesty International Germany has spoken out against this move, arguing that deporting people to Afghanistan risks becoming complicit with the Taliban's human rights abuses[1]. However, the German government contends that they're just enforcing justice and prioritizing public safety[1].
This move comes in the wake of recent violent incidents involving immigrants. Why, just last month, a deadly knife attack unfolded in Mannheim, and three people were brutally slain in Solingen[1]. With regional elections looming in Saxony and Thuringia, anti-immigration parties are expected to make a splash[1].
The EU, too, is keeping an eye on this situation. They generally back the deportation of lawbreakers, although their stance can change depending on the circumstances[1]. Germany, however, has faced criticism for deporting individuals to Afghanistan's precarious human rights landscape[1].
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