Afghanistan, Dec. 4 -- Pakistan's defence minister says nearly 1,900 Afghan refugees awaiting German relocation may be deported unless Berlin accelerates transfers and secures safety guarantees through talks with Kabul.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that nearly 1,900 Afghan refugees waiting for relocation to Germany could be expelled to Afghanistan if Berlin does not speed up their transfer. He told Germany's Welt newspaper that Pakistan is concerned for their safety but has "no choice" if European states continue delaying.
Asif urged Germany to open direct talks with the Taliban to secure security guarantees for deportees, saying financial incentives might push Kabul to offer protection. He admitted, however, that t...