Germany Plans Further Deportations to Afghanistan and Turkey
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announces imminent deportations amid increased cooperation with Turkey.
- Germany recently deported 28 convicted criminals to Afghanistan, marking the first such action since the Taliban's takeover.
- Additional deportations to Afghanistan are planned, focusing on criminals and individuals deemed security threats.
- The German government is working with Turkey to streamline the deportation process for rejected asylum seekers.
- Over 23,000 Turkish nationals have applied for asylum in Germany this year, making Turkey a top source of asylum seekers.
- Germany is also exploring the feasibility of deporting criminals to Syria, amid concerns about foreign influence and disinformation.