Germany has resumed deportations to Afghanistan, with the second flight occurring recently. Although it does not recognize the Taliban, Germany maintains technical contacts for deportations facilitated by Qatar. The Taliban demanded the inclusion of two Afghan representatives in its missions in Germany, leading to their assignment at the Afghan embassy in Berlin and consulate in Bonn. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes a tougher immigration policy and has committed to continual expulsions of convicted individuals, indicating that more deportation flights are planned.
The flight on Friday was the second from Germany since expulsions to Afghanistan were resumed last year, facilitated by Qatar despite Germany not recognizing the Taliban authority.
Germany's government has committed to systematic expulsions of individuals convicted of crimes, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz making a tougher line on immigration a campaign theme.
Two representatives of the Afghan administration will be incorporated into Afghanistan's missions in Germany as part of an agreement with the Taliban to facilitate deportations.
Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021, Germany had ceased deportations and closed its embassy in Kabul but resumed them in 2024.
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