Germany to Accept Two Taliban Representatives for Consular Duties
Germany confirms Taliban will send two consular officials to support deportations of Afghan nationals, especially those convicted of serious crimes and rejected asylum seekers.
The German government has confirmed that the Taliban will send two consular officials to Germany to assist with processing the return of Afghan nationals whose asylum applications have been rejected.
Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius stated on Monday that an agreement had been reached to allow “two representatives of the Taliban administration” to operate in consular roles in Germany. Their presence is intended to support the repatriation of deported Afghans, particularly those convicted of serious crimes.
This follows a report by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, which revealed that Germany’s acceptance of the consular officials is tied to the Taliban’s cooperation in accepting deportees. Just last week, Germany deported 81 Afghan nationals, most of whom were found guilty of serious criminal offenses.
Kornelius explained that this arrangement does not imply diplomatic recognition of the Taliban. Instead, it is part of ongoing technical-level communication between Germany and Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. He emphasized that systematic deportations will continue and that “this process is not completed with just one flight.”
A Taliban official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that discussions are ongoing but said no final agreement has been reached yet. “The matter is still under negotiation,” the source said.
The move has sparked debate in Germany, with some expressing concern over engaging with the Taliban, while others see it as a necessary step to manage deportations responsibly and efficiently.
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