Unjustified Deportations Loom: Berlin Court Battle against Germany's Admission Ban for Afghans in Pakistan
Pakistan rulings threaten displacement of Afghans
In an attempt to secure entry for over 2400 Afghans stranded in Pakistan, lawyers have taken legal action in Berlin. These individuals, threatened with deportation to Afghanistan, received admission offers from Germany but were left in limbo when admission programs were halted.
One of the affected individuals, Mr. Hosseini (alias), received a visa after undergoing a security interview, but his dream of moving to Germany was put on hold when all admission programs were ceased. Living in a dormitory in Islamabad, Hosseini's meager allowance and exhausted savings leave him at the mercy of potential deportation.
Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior claims that half of the 2400 individuals have completed security checks. Yet, due to the deteriorating relations between Pakistan and India, the ministry withdrew its staff responsible for security checks from Islamabad. As a result, Pakistan has expelled tens of thousands of Afghans since the beginning of the year.
Lawyers are currently involved in 25 proceedings before the Berlin Administrative Court, aiming to secure the entry of some of the remaining Afghans into Germany. However, the timeline for a decision remains uncertain, raising concerns for Hosseini and others in similar situations.
The ongoing legal battle underscores a broader regional challenge of Afghan migration and the implications of restrictive immigration policies.millions of Afghan migrants face deportations from neighboring countries like Pakistan and Iran while living in precarious conditions. For instance, Pakistan has set deadlines for Afghan refugees to leave certain regions, while Iran has ordered over 4 million undocumented Afghan migrants to exit by July 6, 2025. The United Nations has raised concerns about intensifying humanitarian crises and the urgent need for shelter, food, and medical support among these populations.
As the Berlin court deliberates, the fate of these Afghans hangs in the balance, emblematic of the larger humanitarian crisis facing millions of displaced Afghans seeking protection and safety.
Source: ntv.de, lar
- Immigration
- Lawsuits
- Humanitarian Crisis
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Deportation
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- The ongoing legal battle in Berlin over Germany's admission stop policy for Afghans in Pakistan highlights the profound consequences of restrictive immigration policies and the humanitarian crisis faced by millions of displaced Afghans seeking protection and asylum.
- The legal action, aiming to secure the entry of some of the remaining Afghans into Germany, draws attention to the broader regional challenge of Afghan migration, emphasizing the need for more welcoming immigration policies and a swift resolution to the precarious situations faced by these vulnerable individuals.
