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Taliban Staffing Afghan Consulates in Germany Sparks Safety Fears

2/1/2026

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Afghanistan's consulates in Germany are increasingly staffed by Taliban officials, raising safety concerns.
Germany is facilitating this transition and ramping up deportations to Afghanistan.
Hamid Nangialay Kabiri, a former Afghan diplomat, resigned in protest, saying he could not work with "terrorists".
Many Afghans fear for their families' safety if they engage with consulates.
Legal advisor Jeanette Höpping urged safer processes for Afghan nationals.

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Afghanistan's consulates in Germany are increasingly staffed by Taliban officials, raising safety concerns.
Germany is facilitating this transition and ramping up deportations to Afghanistan.
Hamid Nangialay Kabiri, a former Afghan diplomat, resigned in protest, saying he could not work with "terrorists".
Many Afghans fear for their families' safety if they engage with consulates.
Legal advisor Jeanette Höpping urged safer processes for Afghan nationals.