Controversy Over Return of Deported Criminal Sparks Debate on German Asylum Laws

Kahlil El Z., a known criminal deported to Lebanon, re-enters Germany and applies for asylum, exposing legal loopholes.

Kahlil El Z., a member of a criminal clan, was deported from Germany to Lebanon in March 2024 but has now returned to Berlin, seeking asylum.
Despite a previous conviction for theft and violent crimes, El Z. is currently free in Berlin due to legal constraints preventing immediate re-deportation.
The Berlin police and the Police Union have criticized the situation, highlighting flaws in the asylum system that allow such scenarios.
The case has sparked a broader debate on the effectiveness of Germany's asylum and immigration laws, with calls for legislative reform.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has faced criticism for the current legal framework, which some argue endangers public safety.