Germany’s deportation policy targeting Afghan and Syrian migrants convicted of crimes is sparking fear and uncertainty. On August 7, 2025, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced intensified deportations to Afghanistan and Syria after a deadly Munich car attack by an Afghan national. With 81 Afghans deported in July via Qatar-mediated flights, the policy marks a shift from Germany’s 2021 suspension of returns due to Taliban abuses.
Afghan’s Stance over Germany’s Deportation Policy
“I could be sent back to danger,” said Ahmad, a 29-year-old in Hamburg with a minor criminal record. UN reports highlight Afghanistan’s crisis, with 13.7 million facing food insecurity and women enduring severe restrictions. Amnesty International’s Julia Duchrow warned, “Deportations risk lives under the Taliban’s rule.”
Public pressure grew after 2024 attacks in Mannheim and Solingen, driving asylum applications down to 229,751, with Afghans at 34,149. The government introduced stricter border checks and a security package. While Dobrindt seeks direct Taliban talks, critics argue it normalizes oppression.
Families like Mariam’s in Berlin fear separation. “We’re not criminals, but we’re scared,” she said. As Germany balances security and human rights, Afghan migrants face a grim future under the deportation policy.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August 8th, 2025
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