Discussions regarding potential direct negotiations with Afghan authorities by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, aimed at facilitating deportations, have drawn sharp criticism from Derya Türk-Nachbaur, a foreign policy spokesperson for the Social Democratic Party (SPD). In an interview with the “Rheinische Post”, Türk-Nachbaur firmly stated that engaging with groups like the Taliban for the sole purpose of enabling deportations has never been and will not be on the SPD’s agenda.
Instead, she suggested the establishment of German offices staffed with experts, focused on coordinating humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. This initiative, she explained, would prioritize ensuring access to essential aid, especially for women, within the country.
Addressing the plight of over 2,000 Afghans currently stranded in Pakistan with assurances of acceptance by Germany, Türk-Nachbaur urged Dobrindt to provide clarity on the situation. She emphasized that these individuals possess a promise of acceptance and that what is now required is the political will to bring them to Germany. The individuals face the threat of deportation to Afghanistan and cannot endure further delays, particularly while the German Bundestag is in summer recess. Türk-Nachbaur stressed the urgency of a decision from the Interior Minister to alleviate their precarious circumstances.
