Germany deported 28 Afghan nationals back to their homeland on Friday, marking the first such deportation since August 2021 when the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. The move was described by government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit as necessary due to the individuals being convicted criminals, although the specific offenses were not disclosed.
Hebestreit emphasized that the security interests of Germany outweigh the protection claims of criminals and those posing a threat to national security. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supported the decision, stating that criminals should not expect to evade deportation.
