The nation expelled five lawbreakers of Afghan origin.

Criminal Expellees from Germany Head Back to Tumultuous Afghanistan

Recently, Baden-Württemberg police sent five hardcore criminals of Afghan descent out of Germany via a flight bound for Kabul. On this same flight were 23 additional Afghans. This decision came after extended imprisonment of four of these crooks at state facilities, with the fifth being apprehended straight from a refugee shelter. Each one of these individuals was labeled a "dangerous offender."

A 31-year-old that once belonged to an odious four-piece was among the departed group. He seized his opportunity after committing an appalling sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl at an Illerkirchberg refugee shelter during Halloween 2019, while under the influence. The remaining four were released from prison. A rugged 25-year-old from Ravensburg landed in jail for attempted murder, while a 34-year-old from Bad Schussenried (Biberach district) scarcely smelled the bars of Rottenburg prison for attempted manslaughter. A career criminal with over 160 criminal charges caught the attention of the Ludwigsburg prison. The 45-year-old from Stuttgart shared a cell with his fellow deportee, also facing a murder charge.

CDU State Secretary Siegfried Lorek appeared proud of the deportations, deeming it a substantial stride toward the nation's safety. However, he refused to divulge details concerning any future expulsions in the southwest region. True to form, Lorek repeatedly called for expedited deportations not only to Afghanistan but also to Syria.

The five expelled individuals are prohibited from returning to Germany or any EU country, as the Migration Ministry of Stuttgart imposed a travel ban on them.

Rumors of the organization of the deportation flight proved challenging due to Germany's limited dealings with the Taliban-led authorities in Kabul. After a spine-chilling knife attack in Mannheim, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) vowed to carry on with the deportation of serious criminals and potential threats to Afghanistan and Syria.

Controversy over the recent suspected Islamist-inspired deadly stabbing in Solingen failed to deter the pre-planned deportation, as confirmed by official sources. Sources mention that preparations for the flight took a sturdy two months.

Detractors have voiced concerns about the deteriorating human rights conditions in Afghanistan.

The Taliban's reign in Afghanistan has pushed human rights to the brink, with the group imposing repressive measures on civilians, particularly women. The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has reported intensifying Taliban repression, expanding discrimination against women and girls, shrinking civic space, and escalating violence.[1][4] Under Taliban rule, women and girls have been denied access to education beyond primary levels, and women are also barred from singing or reciting poetry in public.

Additionally, Afghanistan is grappling with a humanitarian and economic crisis stemming from international restrictions, Taliban policies, and climate change. This has significantly adversely affected Afghans' basic rights to food, health, and work.[4]

Critics argue that the deportations to Afghanistan risk becoming an accomplice to the Taliban's human rights abuses. Amnesty International Germany has criticized the resumption of deportations, stating that it would result in serious human rights violations and violate international law.[2][3]

As the Taliban represses citizens, particularly women, and worsens the humanitarian crisis, the international community has been urged to take a united and principled stance against the Taliban’s repression. The UN Special Rapporteur highlights the significance of sustained international pressure and support for civil society to counter the Taliban’s extreme repression.[1]

In essence, the Taliban's repressive measures have pushed the human rights situation in Afghanistan to the breaking point, with the group intensifying discrimination against women and girls, shrinking civic space, and escalating violence. The deportations to Afghanistan involve ethical and legal concerns, potentially leading to human rights abuses and violating international law. The international community must act with one voice to challenge the Taliban’s oppressive actions.