Germany Deports Seven Afghan and Syrian Asylum Seekers to Bulgaria Under Dublin Agreement

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany deported three Afghan asylum seekers and four Syrian asylum seekers to Bulgaria on a charter flight. German authorities stated that these asylum seekers had no criminal records and were returned to Bulgaria according to the Dublin Agreement.

Under the Dublin Agreement, refugees who enter the European Union through a member country must submit their asylum applications in that country.

These seven asylum seekers, who were deported from North Rhine-Westphalia to Sofia on Tuesday, had entered the EU through Bulgaria. German media reported that three Afghan asylum seekers had previously been detained by the police in the country.

Josefine Paul, the Minister of Migration for North Rhine-Westphalia, stated: “The states had not been able to arrange independent charter flights to Bulgaria until now. Finally, we can do this.”

According to reports from German media, more refugees were supposed to be deported on this flight, but due to missing documents or health issues, the flight was carried out with only seven people.

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The deportation of these asylum seekers highlights the ongoing implementation of the Dublin Agreement and its role in regulating asylum procedures within the European Union. The agreement continues to be a key instrument for managing asylum applications, although its enforcement can be complex and subject to legal and logistical challenges.

This news is sourced from [Khaama Press] and is for informational purposes only.