Germany deported around 30 men to Afghanistan via Leipzig/Halle, raising EU diplomatic and human‑rights concernsExecutive summary: Germany deported approximately 30 men to Afghanistan on a commercial flight from Leipzig/Halle, based on a cooperation agreement with the Taliban. The deportations reignite debates over Germany’s asylum policies, EU‑Taliban engagement and human‑rights compliance. German federal authorities, the Taliban interim government, affected migrants, and human‑rights organisations. Further deportation flights are expected, accompanied by diplomatic protests and possible legal challenges.A flight carrying roughly 30 Afghan asylum‑seekers was deported from Germany on 16 June 2026, the second such flight this month. The operation follows a cooperation agreement with the Taliban and triggers criticism from human‑rights organisations and some EU partners. German authorities argue the returns comply with asylum law, while opponents warn of potential violations of non‑refoulement principles. The episode may influence future deportation policies and diplomatic relations with Afghanistan.Connected developmentsLe fonds défense de Bpifrance passe la barre des 100 millions d’euros et commence à investirBahn: „Wir haben in Deutschland großes Talent, einfache Dinge maximal komplex zu betrachten“Welthandel: Diese Nadelöhre des Handels bleiben für Deutschland kritischBahn: „Wir haben in Deutschland großes Talent, einfache Dinge maximal komplex zu betrachten“Welthandel: Diese Nadelöhre des Handels bleiben für Deutschland kritischOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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