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KABUL – Germany is contemplating deporting Afghan migrants who threaten public security, following the fatal stabbing of a policeman by a 25-year-old Afghan at an anti-Islam event. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the need for swift deportations of such individuals, citing public safety concerns.
The federal prosecutor has taken over the case, suspecting an Islamist motive behind the attack. The proposal has garnered support from liberals, social democrats, conservatives, and the far-right AFD. However, the Green party opposes the move, arguing that deportations are logistically impractical due to the lack of bilateral relations with the Taliban. Green Chairman Omid Nouripour warned that negotiating with the Taliban could inadvertently fund Islamist activities.
Germany’s violent crime rate has hit a 15-year high, surging 8.6% in 2023. Faeser stated, “The security interest in Germany outweighs the interest of the people affected.”
Legal obstacles complicate the policy, as Germany halted deportations to Afghanistan after the Taliban’s 2021 takeover. Asylum Law expert Daniel Thym pointed to the principle of non-refoulement, rooted in the Geneva Convention, which prohibits deporting individuals to countries where they may face death or persecution. Additionally, deportees risk facing severe hardship, including hunger, in many regions of Afghanistan.
In the case of the Mannheim attacker, authorities must determine if a safe place exists for him in Afghanistan or if his Islamist ties might allow him to escape punishment there. Legal challenges must be addressed before any practical steps toward deportation can be taken, as deportations cannot replace established criminal procedures.
