Around 24,000 people brought from Afghanistan to Germany in last few months
According to the head of the German Development Agency GIZ, Germany has managed to bring around 24,000 people out of Afghanistan in the last few months.
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12 months, four countries, one hope: Afghan refugees settle in Latvia after yearlong odyssey
After escaping the Taliban in August 2021, a group of Afghans spent over one year in Kosovo and three other countries, living with great uncertainty before the small Baltic country of Latvia accepted them. InfoMigrants spoke to one of the Afghan refugees who made it to the Latvian capital Riga.
Afghan refugee recalls chaos and despair at Kabul airport
The chaotic scenes at Kabul airport last year have come to symbolize the pivotal moment of the violent Taliban takeover in August 2021. But not everyone who scrambled to get onboard a flight succeeded at the time -- even if they qualified.
Tens of thousands of Afghans apply for evacuation to Germany
Germany’s new humanitarian program to evacuate vulnerable individuals from Afghanistan is said to be in chaos as aid groups are swamped with calls and messages from applicants.
Albania: Forgotten Afghan refugees
Many Afghans are still stuck in Albania after fleeing the Taliban even though other countries like the US and Canada originally promised to take them in. Here DW listens to the story of Jamshid Akbari and how he is quickly losing hope that he will travel onwards.
Germany's new admission program for Afghans suffers mixed reviews
Germany has introduced a new humanitarian program to help evacuate up to 1,000 people facing persecution in Afghanistan each month. However, some have accused the program of being too elitist and lacklustre.
Afghans adrift on US 'lily pad' in Kosovo
Afghan evacuees whom the US had said would be temporarily housed in Kosovo are still there a year later — with no way out. Teri Schultz shares the story of one man who says he is treated more like an inmate than an ally.
Italy releases new figures on refugees, migrants
Over the past year, nearly 6,000 Afghan nationals were granted international protection in Italy. Meanwhile, roughly 150,000 Ukrainians have been granted protection.
Nilofar's tale: 'This is my golden time, I don't want to spend it in displacement'
Nilofar arrived in Turkey on an evacuation flight from Afghanistan. She already had a residency visa for Turkey, but when it ran out, and finding no work, she attempted to travel the Balkan Route to Europe. This is her story:
Afghan Air Force captain trained in the USA, still fighting for asylum
A year after the Taliban took over Kabul, a US-trained captain of the Afghan Air Force remains in limbo on the Greek island of Lesbos, waiting to be granted refugee status.
Afghanistan: One year on from fall of Kabul, little hope for female athletes
A year ago, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan amid chaotic scenes. Female athletes who remain in the country now fear for their lives, while those who left have little hope of resuming their careers.
Afghan refugee flight arrives in Spain
Around 300 Afghans who worked for Spain, and their families, arrived in Madrid from Pakistan on Wednesday, a year after the Taliban's return to power in Kabul.