Afghan immigrants are at the center of discussions between Germany and Uzbekistan. They aim to facilitate deportations from Germany to Afghanistan without direct consultations with the Taliban, as reported by Der Spiegel.
A delegation from Germany’s interior ministry traveled to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in late May. They proposed that Afghan deportation candidates be brought to Tashkent first. From there, they would be flown to Kabul via private airline KamAir.
Earlier this month, Germany’s interior minister Nancy Faeser mentioned that Germany is considering deporting Afghan immigrants who pose security threats. This follows a deadly stabbing of a police officer, leading to calls for tougher migration policies.
The Uzbek government wants a formal migration agreement with Germany before agreeing on Afghan immigrants’ deportations. This agreement would regulate the entry of Uzbek skilled workers into Germany. Berlin’s special representative for migration agreements will visit Uzbekistan next week.
Last week, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) urged Germany to avoid deporting Afghans to a third country. They suggested addressing the matter through normal consular engagement.
Afghan immigrants’ deportations remain a sensitive topic, but Germany is actively seeking solutions with Uzbekistan. These discussions could impact the future of Afghan migrants in Germany.
