The officer, a member of the GSG9 special operations unit known within his team as “Fisch”, was stationed at the German Embassy in Kabul as a security officer during the summer of 2021
As the Taliban advanced on the Afghan capital, the officer, working with the Deputy Ambassador, facilitated the safe departure of German diplomats He subsequently played a key role in enabling German military aircraft to land in Kabul, allowing for the evacuation of German citizens and numerous Afghan local staff
Minister Dobrindt praised the officer’s bravery, stating to media outlets that he “thanks the First Police Chief Commissioner nicknamed ‘Fisch’ for his outstanding performance in the evacuation in Kabul” He characterized the officer’s actions as exceeding expectations and deserving of the “highest recognition” Dobrindt added that the officer “made a significant contribution to the success of this difficult evacuation operation and thus rendered himself a service to the reputation of the Federal Republic of Germany
The rescue of local staff and other Afghan helpers remains a subject of intense discussion Currently, over 2,000 Afghans who have been promised safe passage to Germany are stranded in Pakistan The current government, particularly the conservative opposition, is seeking to end the acceptance program, with Interior Minister Dobrindt among its most vocal critics
