Germany Welcomes 190 Afghan Refugees as Resettlement Challenges Persist

A chartered flight arrives in Hannover, but chaotic visa processes and Pakistan's deportation policies underscore ongoing obstacles for thousands awaiting relocation.

• A flight carrying approximately 190 Afghan refugees landed in Hannover, Germany, as part of the federal resettlement program initiated after the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
• Over 35,800 Afghan refugees have been relocated to Germany since the program's inception, with 2,800 more approved individuals still waiting in Pakistan under uncertain conditions.
• The visa issuance process remains plagued by last-minute cancellations and reinstatements, creating distress for refugees and raising concerns about procedural efficiency.
• Pakistan's recent deportation of Afghan refugees back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan has intensified the precarious situation for those awaiting relocation to Germany.
• The program has faced criticism over alleged acceptance of fraudulent documentation and concerns about the security risks posed by unverifiable identities.

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