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Germany Cuts Afghan Resettlement, Sparks Outrage and Concerns

12/11/2025

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz overturned Germany's commitment to resettle 640 Afghans who aided German forces, tightening migration policy.
The interior ministry says only 90 of 220 local staff awaiting evacuation would be covered, limiting evacuations.
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, criticize the move as endangering lives and urge the evacuation of all 1,800 stranded Afghans before a Pakistani deadline, saying the shift raises questions about future missions and local troop support.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz overturned Germany's commitment to resettle 640 Afghans who aided German forces, tightening migration policy.
The interior ministry says only 90 of 220 local staff awaiting evacuation would be covered, limiting evacuations.
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, criticize the move as endangering lives and urge the evacuation of all 1,800 stranded Afghans before a Pakistani deadline, saying the shift raises questions about future missions and local troop support.