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.

• 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.

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