Afghanistan, April 24 -- Germany has suspended Afghan refugee transfers from Pakistan until the new government takes office, affecting thousands awaiting relocation.
Germany's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday, April 23, that it would suspend Afghan refugee flights for two weeks until the formation of the new government. Thousands of Afghans, including former employees of German institutions who have received asylum, are currently awaiting transfer to Germany from Pakistan.
The suspension comes after a decision by Germany's new coalition government, which agreed to limit "illegal" migration in response to public protests following violent attacks attributed to migrants. The new government will decide on future Afghan refu...