Swiss media reported that Switzerland has deported two Afghan migrants labeled as “criminals.” This is the first time since 2019 that the country has deported Afghan nationals.
Swiss officials labeled these two individuals “serious criminals” and a “threat to national security.”
On Sunday, the Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA reported that the Swiss government provided each deportee with 500 Swiss francs (about $583) to help them start a new life after their deportation.
So far, Swiss media have not released any details about the identities of the two migrants.
Vincenzo Mascioli, the deputy head of Switzerland’s immigration office, told the media that the country plans to deport more “criminal” migrants soon.
A Swiss German-language weekly, which previously reported on the deportations, noted that at least 13 other Afghan migrants, identified as “serious criminals,” remain in Switzerland.
Last month, Germany carried out a similar action, deporting 28 Afghan “criminals” to Kabul.
These deportations highlight the growing trend in European countries to remove migrants who are considered a threat to public safety, especially amid concerns over rising crime.
Despite the deportations, some humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the safety of deportees, given the ongoing instability in Afghanistan.
As Switzerland and other European nations continue to take a hardline approach towards criminal migrants, these deportations are likely to fuel debates on immigration policies and human rights.
Moving forward, the balance between national security and humanitarian responsibilities will remain challenging for governments across Europe.
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