Austria to deport Afghan ‘Criminal’ refugees

The Austrian Ministry of Interior has announced its decision to deport “criminal” Afghan migrants from the country.

Gerhard Karner, the Austrian Minister of Interior, stated that negotiations with the German government had been initiated to facilitate the expulsion of criminal Afghan migrants.

According to him, “Currently, the possibility exists to deport asylum seekers to Afghanistan […] Therefore, in close cooperation with regional partners, we are working to facilitate the return of criminal migrants to Kabul directly.”

Prior to Austria, Germany became the first European country to prioritize the deportation of criminal Afghan migrants, sending 28 individuals directly to Kabul in its initial actions.

Now, Austria has joined this initiative and may soon begin the deportation of criminal Afghan migrants.

These deportation efforts reflect Austria’s and Germany’s stance on ensuring the return of individuals deemed to pose a threat to public safety back to Afghanistan.

The collaboration between these countries and regional partners underscores a coordinated approach to managing migrant populations with criminal backgrounds.

The effectiveness and humanitarian considerations of such policies will remain under scrutiny both domestically and internationally amid ongoing debates over migration policies and their implications.

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