Germany has today, Friday, carried out the first deportation of Afghan citizens from its territory, the first since the return of the Taliban to power in August 2021.

Germany has taken this step because it is under great pressure from the growing number of migrants on its territory.

German government spokesman Steffen Hebstreit said in a statement: ‘These are Afghan citizens, all of whom have been convicted of crimes and have no right to remain in Germany, and deportation orders have been issued against them,’ according to AFP.