The German government deported an Afghan citizen without a criminal record, sparking protests from the opposition and human rights organizations.

The German government, under the leadership of Friedrich Merz, has expanded its deportation policy, marking an unprecedented moment by expelling an Afghan citizen without a criminal record to Kabul. The Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt, justified this decision by citing the lack of integration efforts of the individual into German society.

This has sparked criticism from the Greens, the Left Party, and human rights organizations, which accuse the government of legitimizing the Taliban regime. Dobrindt acknowledged that, although the majority of deportees were convicted criminals, a deported Afghan did not fall into this category.

Protests took place at Leipzig-Halle airport, where participants called for an end to cooperation with the Taliban. The organization Pro Asyl condemned this policy as a moral failure, and the opposition criticized the normalization of deportations.

Dobrindt announced that deportations will continue, including for those without criminal convictions, and authorities will assess the level of integration of the individuals concerned. Criticism focuses on cooperation with the Taliban, accused of serious human rights violations.