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174 Vulnerable Afghan Nationals Arrive in Germany Amid Ongoing Resettlement Efforts

A charter flight landed in Hannover carrying individuals with prior resettlement commitments, as Germany faces continued logistical and security challenges in its Afghan relocation programs.

Zwei Frauen und ein Kind beim Ausstieg
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Ein Bild von Afghanen, die ihr Land verlassen wollen und das das Auswärtige Amt zur Verfügung stellt.

Overview

  • A charter flight with 174 Afghan nationals, including 82 women, 92 men, and 74 minors, landed in Hannover, Germany, on March 27, 2025.
  • The passengers, classified as particularly vulnerable, had previously received resettlement commitments from the German government.
  • German authorities invalidated visas for three individuals due to unspecified security concerns, barring their relocation on this flight.
  • Approximately 2,800 Afghan nationals with prior commitments remain in Pakistan, awaiting relocation amidst increasing pressure from Pakistani authorities to leave the country.
  • Germany has allocated €82.7 million between 2022 and 2024 to support Afghan nationals awaiting relocation, but the process continues to face criticism for inefficiencies, allegations of fraud, and lack of transparency.