Germany reverses halt on Afghan resettlement, speeding up flights for those with legal commitments amid deportation fears.

Germany has reversed its earlier decision to halt Afghan resettlement, accelerating reviews and flight arrangements for Afghans with legally binding admission commitments, particularly those in Pakistan, as part of a renewed effort to meet resettlement goals by year-end. This shift comes amid warnings that delays could result in deportations starting early 2026. The move follows the Interior Ministry's earlier announcement that hundreds of Afghans, including activists and former staff, would no longer be accepted under previous agreements, calling them "legacy issues." Despite the reversal, only those who successfully sue the government can proceed, with over 80 cases won and more pending, as Pakistan threatens to transfer stranded Afghans to the Taliban.