Germany has started offering cash payments to vulnerable Afghans in Pakistan if they agree to give up their plans of immigrating to Germany. The move comes after Chancellor Friedrich Merz suspended the resettlement programme meant for Afghans at risk under Taliban rule.
Around 2,000 Afghans approved for relocation have been waiting in Pakistan for months, but now many are being asked to accept money instead of resettlement.
Reports say the offer is worth several thousand euros, sparking anger and disappointment among Afghans who spent years hoping for safety in Germany. What do you think of this? Is it fair or a step back for refugee protection?
