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Germany Deports 81 Afghan Criminals Amid Safety Concerns

7/18/2025

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Germany has taken a bold step by deporting 81 Afghan men with criminal records back to Afghanistan, the first such operation under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This controversial move, supported by Qatar, raises alarms among critics who fear for the safety of returnees amid ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan.

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Germany has taken a bold step by deporting 81 Afghan men with criminal records back to Afghanistan, the first such operation under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This controversial move, supported by Qatar, raises alarms among critics who fear for the safety of returnees amid ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan.