Germany Faces Challenges in Deporting Afghan Offenders Following Munich Incident

Government efforts to resume deportations to Afghanistan are complicated by Taliban control and logistical hurdles.

A recent attack in Munich, allegedly involving an Afghan national, has reignited discussions about deportations to Afghanistan.
Germany deported 28 Afghan offenders in August 2024, marking the first such action since the Taliban takeover in 2021.
Officials confirm ongoing efforts to facilitate further deportations but stress the difficulty of coordinating with the Taliban or neighboring countries.
In 2024, Germany saw a 22% increase in overall deportations, with 20,084 individuals removed, including significant numbers to Turkey and Iraq.
Afghans represented the largest group in Dublin Regulation transfers, with 1,232 sent to other EU countries responsible for their asylum cases.