Germany Deports 40 Afghan Criminals to Kabul in First Repatriation Since Taliban Takeover

Germany flew 40 convicted Afghan criminals to Kabul on a charter flight from Leipzig/Halle, marking the first such deportation since the Taliban regained power in 2021. The move signals a policy shift by Berlin, which had previously halted deportations to Afghanistan due to security concerns. The Taliban's acceptance of the deportees indicates a degree of de facto cooperation, though the legal and humanitarian implications remain contested.

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