Switzerland deports two Afghan nationals, citing security concerns

Since 2019, Swiss authorities have not carried out any deportations to Afghanistan. Now the Federal Office for Migration has changed the practice.

The deportation of the legally convicted men was the first deportation to Afghanistan since 2019, according to the Federal Department of Justice and Police.

Switzerland Expels Two Afghan Citizens Over Security Concerns – KabulNow

Swiss officials indicated plans to accelerate the deportation process for additional migrants, with reports of 13 other Afghan nationals with criminal convictions still residing in Switzerland. The post Switzerland Expels Two Afghan Citizens Over Security Concerns appeared first on KabulNow.

Switzerland is the only country besides Germany to have recently started repatriating people to the Taliban state. In a pilot project, several serious criminals have already been deported.

Switzerland deports two Afghan nationals, citing security concerns

Switzerland has deported two Afghan nationals to Afghanistan, marking the first such deportations since 2019, according to Swiss media reports on Sunday. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) informed local authorities of the deportation on Friday, which was first reported by the Swiss German weekly SonntagsBlick. The Swiss government described the individuals as “serious offenders” who posed a threat to national security. Both received CHF …

The Swiss government has deported two Afghan citizens who have been found guilty in the country's courts. According to the "Swiss Info" website, the spokesperson of the Swiss Ministry of Justice confirmed the expulsion of these people to the country's media today (Saturday, 22 Mizan). According to the report of this media, the Swiss Immigration Office said that these people are serious criminals who were considered a threat to the national secur…