Germany offers vulnerable Afghans cash to cease immigration efforts
Summary
Germany is offering cash to Afghans in Pakistan who were part of a resettlement plan, to discourage them from moving to Germany. The program to resettle vulnerable Afghan groups in Germany is currently suspended, but those already approved can still enter after security checks. The payment offer has faced criticism from Afghans who had hoped to move to Germany.Key Facts
- Germany is giving cash to Afghans in Pakistan if they stop trying to immigrate to Germany.
- About 2,000 Afghan people were approved for moving to Germany but are still in Pakistan.
- Germany paused the program in May to address migration issues important to German voters.
- The suspended program targeted Afghans at risk under Taliban rule, like former German collaborators, lawyers, journalists, and human rights workers.
- Germans offering money to Afghans for giving up immigration plans has been criticized.
- Some Afghans have used courts to gain entry rights to Germany, despite the suspension.
- Payments offered reportedly amount to several thousand euros, beginning with those agreeing while in Pakistan.
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