Germany Deports 35 Afghans Amid Criticism, Over 2,000 Stranded in Pakistan Facing Crackdowns

August 15, 2025
Germany Deports 35 Afghans Amid Criticism, Over 2,000 Stranded in Pakistan Facing Crackdowns
  • In recent days, Germany has deported 35 Afghan nationals, while over 2,000 others remain in Pakistan waiting for resettlement, despite previous commitments to protect vulnerable Afghans after the Taliban's rise.

  • These deportations contradict promises made by both the German government and opposition parties, including the Greens and the Union, to safeguard at-risk Afghan individuals and local staff.

  • More than 100 people, including families, have been detained at deportation centers, with some facing imminent deportation to Afghanistan amid reports of family separations.

  • Pakistani authorities have reportedly used brutal tactics during raids, such as family separations and the detention of at least one journalist, raising concerns about human rights abuses.

  • Local residents and witnesses describe mass arrests, with reports of 42 people detained in a single day, and families being torn apart during police operations.

  • Organizations like Pro Asyl have filed criminal complaints against German officials for allowing the arrests and deportations of Afghan refugees.

  • Pakistani security forces have raided facilities of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Islamabad, forcibly removing families with pending legal visa cases, including refugees housed there.

  • Experts and advocacy groups warn that the situation in Pakistan is worsening, with many refugees fearing for their lives amid ongoing crackdowns.

  • These intensified actions by Pakistan appear to send a clear message to Germany, indicating a deterioration of diplomatic and humanitarian relations.

  • The German government has pledged to stay in contact with Pakistan to ensure the protection of Afghan refugees and provide quick assistance, with Interior Minister Wadephul affirming this commitment.

  • According to aid organization 'Kabul Luftbrücke,' at least 300-350 Afghans have been detained, with dozens already deported, amid violent police raids.

  • Pakistan seems unwilling to wait any longer, actively creating facts on the ground through continued deportations and raids on Germany-funded guesthouses, coinciding with the anniversary of the Taliban's takeover.

  • Many of the affected Afghans are former local staff of German organizations and human rights advocates who had legal protections or visas in Germany, trusting in promises of safety.

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