Germany Evacuates 132 Vulnerable Afghans Amid Controversy Over Screening Process

The latest evacuation flight to Berlin highlights ongoing disputes over the transparency and security of Germany's Afghan resettlement programs.

A chartered flight from Islamabad brought 132 Afghan evacuees to Berlin, including former local staff, human rights activists, journalists, and their families.
The group included 57 minors, with seven under the age of two, but 25 individuals were barred from boarding due to document inconsistencies flagged by German authorities.
Critics, including the police union and opposition parties, have raised concerns over alleged flaws in the identity verification process and the use of potentially falsified documents.
The Bundesaufnahmeprogramm, which facilitates resettlement for particularly at-risk individuals, faces scrutiny for its selection criteria and involvement of NGOs in applicant vetting.
Calls to suspend the program have intensified, with opponents citing security risks and a lack of transparency, while the government defends its rigorous screening measures.