Link to the Petition
More than 2,600 Afghans have received a binding commitment of admission from the German federal government. But their departure for Germany was stopped — by the previous government.
Thousands of Afghans are stranded in Pakistan, where they face the immediate threat of deportation back to Afghanistan — back into the hands of the Taliban. In the final days of its term, the former government refused to allow further evacuation flights and shifted responsibility to its successors. The former “black-red” coalition stated in its coalition agreement that it wanted to end voluntary federal admission programs such as the one for Afghanistan.
The new federal government must keep Germany’s promise and implement the admissions already granted! These people trusted in our protection — we must not abandon them now.
Why is this important?
The affected Afghans are not anonymous numbers. They are journalists, human rights defenders, cultural workers, and former local staff — courageous individuals who stood up for freedom and justice in Afghanistan. Precisely because of this, their lives are now in danger.
Many of them have been living for months — some for more than a year — under precarious conditions in Pakistan, hoping for a safe future in Germany. The admission commitment was a lifeline for them, but now that lifeline is at risk of breaking.
The situation of the former local staff from Afghanistan in Pakistan is dire. They face deportation back to the country they fled. Moreover, the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and India further worsens their circumstances. The fear of renewed military escalation between the two nuclear powers is real.
The new governing coalition plans to end the federal admission program. But this must not come at the expense of those who have already been promised protection. Those who have received a binding commitment must be allowed to enter Germany. Anything else would be a breach of promise — and a dangerous signal to all those around the world who fight for human rights.
Furthermore, these are not new cases but existing obligations. The infrastructure for flights and resettlement is already in place. No new legislation or lengthy procedures are required — only the political will to act. The acting government must not look away now. Human lives are at stake.
Flights must be resumed immediately — for all Afghans with a valid admission commitment.
The new federal government must not abandon those in need of protection. Act now — before it’s too late!
