Germany Nears Agreement with Taliban to Repatriate Afghan Refugees
Alexander Dobrindt, Germany’s Interior Minister, has announced that the country is in the final stages of negotiations with the Taliban administration to repatriate Afghan refugees. According to him, the talks have reached a “very advanced” phase, with both sides on the brink of reaching an official agreement.
On Saturday, October 12, Dobrindt stated in a media interview that the goal of the agreement is to facilitate the orderly return of Afghan migrants from Germany, including via commercial flights. He emphasized that this decision aims to maintain order in the deportation process of individuals without legal residence.
He also revealed that in recent days, a delegation from Germany’s Interior Ministry traveled to Kabul and held technical discussions with Taliban representatives. The main focus of these talks was exploring practical measures to implement the deportation process of refugees back to Afghanistan.
However, the announcement of official negotiations with the Taliban has sparked widespread criticism from human rights organizations. Defending the move, Dobrindt said that while mediation by countries like Qatar may not be considered ethical, acting directly should not be deemed unethical.
This process is unfolding while the Taliban administration lacks any international legitimacy, and Afghanistan remains unsafe and repressive, especially for women and minorities. The repatriation of refugees under such conditions has raised serious concerns among human rights activists.
