Afghanistan, Oct. 21 -- Germany plans to cancel its special Afghan refugee admission program, citing lengthy procedures and bureaucratic hurdles that left thousands stranded in Pakistan awaiting relocation.

Germany is preparing to cancel its special admission programs for Afghan refugees due to prolonged processing times and complex bureaucratic hurdles, according to a report aired on Monday.

The public broadcaster MDR said the decision follows years of administrative delays that have left thousands of Afghans stranded in Pakistan after fleeing Kabul in 2021.

The report, part of MDR's Exactly documentary series titled "Afghanistan and Refugees: Germany's False Promises," highlights the plight of Afghans who sought protection from Germany...