Germany's Bid for Direct Deportation Talks with Afghanistan

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is advocating for direct negotiations with the Taliban to facilitate the deportation of Afghan migrants back to their homeland. This initiative marks a bold step as Germany does not formally recognize the Taliban government and has limited interactions with it.

The minister's proposal comes amidst Germany resuming deportations of convicted Afghan criminals, a process previously paused after the Taliban's seizure of power in August 2021. The current strategy involves cooperation with regional partners, which Dobrindt aims to replace with direct agreements with Afghanistan.

The issue of migration is heating political debates, especially after the far right gained ground in national elections. Dobrindt's stance also aligns with discussions on deporting Syrian criminals, as Germany communicates with Syria's new Islamist government.

(With inputs from agencies.)