Austria Deports Convicted Afghan Migrant to Kabul Amid Human Rights Concerns

Austria’s Ministry of Interior announced that a 30-year-old Afghan migrant convicted of sexual and violent crimes was deported to Kabul on Wednesday morning, 15th of Dalw. According to the ministry, the individual had been sentenced to 10 years in prison and served seven years in Austrian prisons. Austrian officials emphasized that his deportation followed all legal procedures and judiciary approvals. The Ministry of Interior added that this migrant had a total of 12 criminal records, which led to a ban on his entry and residence in Austria. It was also noted that the individual utilized the “controlled and voluntary exit” option. The ministry further stated that over 3,300 convicted migrants were expelled from Austria in 2025 alone. However, the deportation of Afghan migrants to Kabul occurs amid the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, raising repeated concerns from human rights organizations about the security and human rights situation for returnees. Austria has previously deported several convicted Afghan migrants to Afghanistan, a practice that has sparked ongoing debates about the responsibilities of host countries toward the safety and dignity of migrants.